Divisional Medical Director of Anesthesia ($75K Commencement Bonus)
Medical University of South Carolina · Orangeburg, SC
Posted October 19, 2026
MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center · 3000 St. Matthews Rd, Orangeburg, SC, US, 29118
- Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
- Bonus: $75,000 commencement bonus
- Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
- Location: MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center
- Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
- MUSC Job ID: R-0000048783
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, is seeking an Anesthesiologist with leadership experience to provide oversight and leadership for Anesthesia services at MUSC Health Orangeburg Medical Center.
About the Opportunity
- Lead the development of policies and procedures for the Anesthesia Program
- Provide administrative leadership for the Anesthesia program with a focus on meeting performance metrics and standards
- Partner with divisional Chief Medical Officer to reach quality goals by ensuring active engagement and participation by Anesthesia providers in quality and strategy initiatives
- Play leading role in the design and implementation of staffing models and innovative care delivery models, including telehealth
- 80% Clinical Anesthesia and 20% Medical Director Responsibilities for MUSC Health’s Regional Health Network
- Candidates must be BC/BE in Anesthesiology
- Candidates must be eligible for South Carolina licensure
- Strong clinical, educational and interpersonal skills that will enable him/her to be a leader within the Division and institution
- Must have experience with Major Vascular, Obstetric, Pediatric, Neuro, Outpatient, office-based, orthopedic and regional anesthesia, pre-op screening, and acute pain treatment
- Cardiac and Thoracic Anesthesia experience optional
- Serve as a liaison between the Medical and CRNA staff to assure timely communications, adherence to standards and policies, and the promotion of collegial relationships; assist with relationship building, fostering positive interactions, and problem resolution
- Participate in interdisciplinary and interdepartmental performance improvement activities, and peer review as requested
- Maintain ongoing communication with administration and staff to provide clinical expertise and support when needed or requested
- Review and advise on proper coding for professional services provided by Anesthesia and participate in audits and maintain compliance with sound fiscal practices
- Schedule and direct monthly meetings with executive team members to review overall program performance and areas of opportunity to ensure alignment with divisional goals and initiatives
- Monitor and amend daily staffing plans based on real-time volume fluctuations with attention to flexing staffing models to patient volumes
- Physician will work as part of a team with Anesthesiologist and CRNAs
We will provide
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical Director Stipend
- CME/Professional Expense allowance of $5000 per year
- 13 weeks time off
- Employer-funded retirement account + additional match for retirement contributions
- Malpractice Coverage with Sovereign Immunity
- Epic EMR
- Employed position which comes with MUSC faculty appointment and the resources which accompany an academic medical center
Orangeburg, SC, located along the banks of the Edisto River in the Midlands region of South Carolina, is a haven for lovers of outdoor recreation and small-town charm alike. In Orangeburg, you’ll find picturesque lakes and rivers, oak trees draped in moss, open air markets featuring local artisans, lively festivals and celebrations, and homegrown restaurants serving classic Southern fare. Hit the links at one of Orangeburg County’s 12+ golf courses and resorts or set up camp under the stars at Santee State Park, located on beautiful Lake Marion. Visit Edisto Memorial Gardens in the spring to take in the natural beauty of over 4800 individual rose plants that date back to the 1950s and give Orangeburg its “Garden City” nickname.
Orangeburg is only a 50-minute drive away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), and one hour’s drive from Charleston International Airport (CHS).
Employer
Medical University of South Carolina
MUSC Health is South Carolina's leading academic health system and the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. It serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics and specialty services, integrating academic medicine, research and education with a strong commitment to patient care.
The MUSC Health system:
- MUSC Health University Medical Center and the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital in Charleston, the state's academic medical center
- Regional medical centers in Columbia, Florence, Orangeburg, Lancaster, Chester, Camden (Kershaw), Marion, Cades (Black River) and Mount Pleasant (East Cooper), plus MUSC Health at Tidelands on the Grand Strand
- MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, MUSC Community Physicians and primary and specialty care practices across South Carolina
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose MUSC Health:
- Academic and community practice opportunities, with faculty appointments through the Medical University of South Carolina
- Commencement and sign-on bonuses on many roles, employer-funded retirement plans and paid occurrence malpractice coverage
- CME allowance and paid days off, paid parental leave, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Epic EHR with AI-enabled documentation tools
- South Carolina living, from historic Charleston and the Lowcountry to the beaches of the Grand Strand and the Midlands