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: medicine.musc.edu
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.
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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: uscis.gov
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
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 top 25% in Pathology — ranked against 240 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · top 25% in pathology | ranked against 240 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $325k (middle half $297k–$412k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in South Carolina | 9 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All physician listings in South Carolina | 449 active | 22,316 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | South Carolina physician listings (all specialties): 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 15% offer loan repayment449 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology hiring demand | #24 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 64 in the last 30 days | 58 the 30 days before (+10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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