Neurohospitalist (PRN) - MUSC Faculty
Medical University of South Carolina · Charleston, SC
Posted October 19, 2026
MUSC Health University Medical Center · 171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC, US, 29425
- Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
- Employment: Part time (Temporary), 40 hours/week
- Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
- Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
- MUSC Job ID: R-0000063244
Employment Status
- Appointment Type: Temporary / At-Will
- Work Schedule: Part-time; scheduled on an as-needed basis
- Compensation: Paid per Neurohospitalist shift (rate determined by MUSC compensation guidelines)
- Benefits Eligibility: Not benefits-eligible unless otherwise specified under MUSC temporary employment policies
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient neurological consultation and management for hospitalized patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of neurologic conditions
- Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and other specialists to coordinate care
- Participate in inpatient rounding schedules, including weekday and weekend shifts as assigned
- Ensure appropriate documentation in the electronic medical record in accordance with MUSC standards
- Facilitate safe and effective transitions of care, including discharge planning and outpatient follow-up recommendations
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams
Program Participation
- Support the goals of the MUSC Neurohospitalist Program, including quality, safety, and efficiency initiatives
- May participate in teaching activities with medical students and residents as needed during assigned shifts
- Refer patients to appropriate neurology subspecialty services (e.g., stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular, cognitive neurology) for ongoing care
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of South Carolina
- Demonstrated clinical competence in inpatient neurology care
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a Neurohospitalist or inpatient neurology setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to collaborative, team-based care
Work Environment
The MUSC Medical Center is a high-volume, tertiary referral center providing advanced neurological care supported by multidisciplinary specialty services, state-of-the-art technology, and comprehensive clinical resources.
Additional Information
This position is classified as temporary and at-will, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employee or MUSC at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with institutional policies. Scheduling is dependent on departmental needs and physician availability.
(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)
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