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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (MD/DO) | MUSC Florence Medical Center Department of Surgery | Florence, SC

SurgeryFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, is seeking an experienced, board certified/board eligible Plastic Surgeon to join their Department of Surgery. The chosen candidate will be based at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and will collaborate with skilled clinician-educators based at MUSC in Charleston.

Successful completion of an approved plastic surgery residency program is required. Qualified candidates should demonstrate an interest in research, and the education of future leaders in plastic surgery. A strong interest in microsurgery, wound healing and/or burn reconstruction, and reconstructive plastic surgery is highly desirable.

  • Entity
  • MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
  • Worker Type
  • Employee
  • Worker Sub-Type
  • Regular
  • Cost Center
  • CC005989 MCP - Florence Plastic and Reconstruction
  • Pay Rate Type
  • Hourly, Salary
  • Pay Grade
  • Health-02
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, is seeking an experienced, board certified/board eligible Plastic Surgeon to join their Department of Surgery. The chosen candidate will be based at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center and will collaborate with skilled clinician-educators based at MUSC in Charleston.

Successful completion of an approved plastic surgery residency program is required. Qualified candidates should demonstrate an interest in research, and the education of future leaders in plastic surgery. A strong interest in microsurgery, wound healing and/or burn reconstruction, and reconstructive plastic surgery is highly desirable.

About the Opportunity

  • Based in charming Florence, SC
  • Strong collaboration with nationally recognized Department of Surgery at MUSC in Charleston, SC
  • Candidates must be BC/BE in Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgery Residency Program Completion Required

Interest in microsurgery, wound healing, burn reconstruction, and reconstructive plastic surgery is desired

We Will Provide

  • Generous commencement bonus
  • Competitive compensation packages
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Excellent retirement options and PTO
  • Student loan repayment program
  • CME allowance + paid time off to grow in your field
  • Epic medical record platforms

MCP Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Physician

Additional Job Description

South Carolina was the 3rd fastest growing state in 2022, according to U.S. Census data. Newcomers are drawn to the “Palmetto State” for its year-round mild climate, affordable cost of living, low taxes, thriving economy, and welcoming southern hospitality. South Carolina boasts diverse geography, including mountains, forests, lakes and beaches, all within a few hours driving distance.

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City of Florence, SC

Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce – Empowering Florence Businesses. Enhancing Florence lives.

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.

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 surgeon will provide plastic and reconstructive surgical services at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center while collaborating with clinician-educators in Charleston. The role involves patient care, participation in research initiatives, and the education of future leaders in the field of plastic surgery.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in plastic surgery and have successfully completed an approved plastic surgery residency program. A strong interest in microsurgery, wound healing, and burn reconstruction is highly desirable.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical researchMedical educationEpic EMR

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 31 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $450k (middle half $275k–$563k)42 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingSouth Carolina index 93.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in South Carolina23 active1,236 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 58% no weekends31 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonus · loan repaymentSouth Carolina Physician listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $88k) · 15% offer loan repayment461 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 days · 40% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings757 in the last 30 days472 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Surgeon Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 12 employers
10
<$390k
1
$475k
10
$480k-570k
3
$650k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 12 employers
Sign-on bonus
67% this job
401k / retirement match
48%
Relocation assistance
19%
CME allowance
10% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$650k-$650k
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#3

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#4

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+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 1.5
Below most Surgery listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,237 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MUSC

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

Benefits & Perks

Generous commencement bonus
Competitive compensation packages
Paid Parental Leave
Excellent retirement options
PTO
Student loan repayment program
CME allowance
Paid time off for CME

Living in Florence

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,613/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.8
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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