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UNIV - Open Rank - General Surgical Pathologist with Subspecialty - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified General Surgical Pathologist with experience and/or interest in Gynecological Pathology. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Surgical Pathology section has subspecialty expertise including GI/Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

  • Entity
  • Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type​
  • Faculty
  • Cost Center
  • CC001001 COM PATH Anatomic Pathology CC
  • Pay Rate Type

Salary

  • Pay Grade
  • University-00

Pay Range

  • 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

  • Job Description
  • Charleston, SC | General Surgical Pathologist/With Subspecialty

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified General Surgical Pathologist with experience and/or interest in Gynecological Pathology. MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital. The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Surgical Pathology section has subspecialty expertise including GI/Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone/ Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology. Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

We are seeking

Academically oriented candidate with 1-3 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; current fellow/recent graduates will be considered

MD or equivalent degree with pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology

  • Fellowship training in such subspecialties as Gynecological Pathology
  • Board certification in AP or AP/CP
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina

Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clinicians and researchers as well as serving as the diagnostic resource for area of subspecialty surgical cases and resource to technologists at the bench

Participation in clinical and/or translational research endeavors is expected

Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and team player approach to patient care

Ability to instruct medical students, participate in the training of pathology residents and surgical pathology fellows, and actively participate in the academic mission of the Hollings Cancer Center adult and pediatric programs and subspecialty tumor board

  • Our opportunity
  • Covers general frozen section services
  • Shares general surgical pathology call
  • Fosters collaborative relationships with clinicians and researchers.

Instructs medical students, participates in the training of pathology residents and surgical pathology fellows, and actively participates in the academic mission of the NCI-designed Hollings Cancer Center programs.

The relative percent effort for research, teaching, administrative duties, and patient care responsibilities will be tailored to the successful applicant's experience and career goals. undefined

MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Collaborative team composed of 64 faculty representing five divisions including Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Forensic Pathology/Autopsy Services, Experimental Pathology, and Informatics

High quality training programs with 21 residents who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years and 10-12 fellows in a variety of subspecialty areas

CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations

The Department offers a surgical pathology fellowship program (3 positions) as well as ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, Forensic Pathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology

Learn more about the Department: https://medicine.musc.edu/departments/pathology

MUSC Offerings

Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise and accomplishments

  • Relocation assistance
  • Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
  • Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.

At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest. www.charlestoncvb.com www.charlestonchamber.net

Contact Michelle Barton, Program Coordinator for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at bartonm@musc.edu.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide general surgical pathology services, including frozen sections and subspecialty diagnostic support. They will also participate in clinical or translational research and contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent degree with board certification in Anatomic Pathology from the American Board of Pathology. Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of post-fellowship experience and subspecialty training in Gynecological Pathology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical researchMedical educationTumor board participationTeam collaborationPathology residency training

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UNIV - Open Rank - General Surgical Pathologist with Subspecialty - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at MUSC a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pathology — ranked against 213 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pathology

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Living in Charleston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$534k
Typical market rent
$2,312/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About MUSC

Hospitals and Health Care
Charleston, South Carolina
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance
Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage