Primary Care MD/DO - Family Medicine – Associate Program Director - MUSC Health - Orangeburg, SC

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Orangeburg is seeking a full-time BC/BE Family Medicine physician who is interested in building a rewarding career within a well-known academic health system. This is an opportunity for an innovative primary care physician to play an integral role in growing and shaping the new Family Medicine Residency Program at MUSC Health - Orangeburg Medical Center, while also positively impacting rural healthcare access within our state.

Primary Care is essential to MUSC Health’s mission of providing exceptional and accessible treatment to patients in South Carolina. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our primary care physicians with ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to help them thrive.

Whether you’re passionate about community medicine, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders, or advancing primary care innovation, MUSC Health can provide the resources and support to help you achieve your goals.

• Entity
• MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• Worker Type
• Employee
• Worker Sub-Type
• Regular
• Cost Center
• CC005654 MCP - Orangeburg - GME Family Medicine Clinic Village Park
• Pay Rate Type

Salary

• Pay Grade
• Health-02
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health Orangeburg is seeking a full-time BC/BE Family Medicine physician who is interested in building a rewarding career within a well-known academic health system. This is an opportunity for an innovative primary care physician to play an integral role in growing and shaping the new Family Medicine Residency Program at MUSC Health - Orangeburg Medical Center, while also positively impacting rural healthcare access within our state.

Primary Care is essential to MUSC Health’s mission of providing exceptional and accessible treatment to patients in South Carolina. That’s why we’re committed to supporting our primary care physicians with ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to help them thrive.

Whether you’re passionate about community medicine, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders, or advancing primary care innovation, MUSC Health can provide the resources and support to help you achieve your goals.

About MUSC Health Orangeburg

MUSC Health Orangeburg Primary Care is located at 1747 Village Park, Orangeburg, SC 29118. The program welcomed its first four residents in June 2026.

MUSC Health - Orangeburg Medical Center is a 286-bed acute care hospital, operating as a full-service extension of the state's leading academic health system. It provides vital emergency, primary, and specialized medical services to Orangeburg and the surrounding rural counties.

Required Qualifications

• BC/BE in Family Medicine
• Unrestricted SC licensure and federal and state-controlled substance registration
• Demonstrated interest in the education of residents
• Compassion, professionalism, and dedication to lifelong learning
• Collaborative and collegial demeanor with commitment to high-quality patient care

Position Highlights

• Opportunity to serve as Associate Program Director and transition to the Program Director within 6 months
• Collaborate with the interim Residency Program Director to directly impact the organization, implementation, and continued improvement of the new training program
• Split time between educational, administrative, and clinical care
• Serve as a role model, mentor, and advisor to residents in the program
• Participate in the selection, orientation, and evaluation of residents
• Contribute to the development of program curriculum and evaluation tools
• Provide appropriate levels of resident supervision to ensure patient safety
• Assist with the incorporation and application of ACGME Milestones into evaluation tools
• Participate in program evaluation and clinical competency committees
• Prepare and deliver structured educational activities
• Actively participate in faculty development initiatives

Benefits & Resources for Physicians

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
• Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being

Life in Orangeburg, SC

Located along the banks of the Edisto River in the Midlands region of South Carolina, Orangeburg is a haven for lovers of outdoor recreation and small-town charm.

You’ll find lakes and rivers, open air markets featuring local artisans, lively festivals and celebrations, and homegrown restaurants serving classic Southern fare. Visit one of Orangeburg County’s 12+ golf courses or set up camp under the stars at Santee State Park, located on beautiful Lake Marion.

Orangeburg is only 40 minutes south of the state’s Capital, Columbia, and 75 miles north of Charleston, SC. The hospital is only a short distance from I-26, so commuting from Columbia or Charleston is quick and easy.

Additional Job Description

About MUSC

South Carolina’s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services.

As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care.

Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians’ success.

With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers. Physician

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.

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