General Surgery-Surgicalist

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
• Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000068174

MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon / Surgicalist to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an opportunity to focus exclusively on emergency and acute surgical care within a hospital setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a General Surgeon to enjoy an excellent quality of life, while working alongside highly trained physicians and support staff.

About MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Located in the heart of South Carolina’s capital city, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown combines the strength and resources of South Carolina’s leading academic health system with the personalized culture of a thriving regional medical Center. As a cornerstone of the MUSC Health Midlands Division, the hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional destination for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopaedics, surgery, primary and a growing network of specialty practices that support collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care.

Physician benefit from practicing within an integrated health system known for its commitment of clinical excellence, quality outcomes, research, education, and innovation. The culture emphasizes teamwork, physician engagement, and a patient-centered approach, while providing access to MUSC’s extensive specialty network and academic resources.

Required Qualifications

• Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery
• Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
• Must hold a valid unrestricted South Carolina Medical License.
• Strong clinical, surgical, and patient communication skills.
• Experience with minimally invasive techniques preferred.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Position Highlights

• Shift-based schedule
• Collaborative approach to care in partnership with an on-site multi-disciplinary team.
• Robust support from dedicated OR Team.
• Block OR scheduling.
• Minimal Trauma

Benefits & Resources for Physicians

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plans
• 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 Columbia, South Carolina

Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Columbia’s residents enjoy a vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, and access to lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. The city’s central location also means easy travel with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Charleston International Airport, both within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown.

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.