Pediatric Intensive Care Physician - 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: Full time (Faculty), 40 hours/week
- Location: MUSC Health University Medical Center
- Employer: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
- MUSC Job ID: R-0000053093
The Department of Pediatrics has a robust research mission and the Darby Children’s Research Institute provides dedicated laboratory space for clinical and basic scientists. Our clinical research efforts are supported by a dedicated team of research coordinators and grant administrators within our Pediatric Research Group. SJCH is located in historic and beautiful Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston and the coast of South Carolina present an ideal place to live and raise a family.
The Division of Pediatric Critical Care, Department of Pediatrics at MUSC seeks a BE/BC intensive care physician for a position on the Clinical Educator track. The Division of Pediatric Critical Care is currently comprised of 12 faculty members and 4 advanced practice providers who staff a 28 bed Medical/Surgical ICU and support an ACGME-approved fellowship training program. The preferred candidate will demonstrate a track record of excellence in clinical care, education, or research. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
(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