UNIV-Open Rank-Pediatric Urologist-Department of Urology

The Department of Urology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a Pediatric Urologist to join our growing Department.  Among the top programs in the country, MUSC Pediatric Urology operates within the Department of Urology and offers a comprehensive selection of services.  This Pediatric urology faculty opportunity includes:  Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical responsibilities, access to Da Vinci Robotics, Interests in Research and Program Development, the opportunity to develop a Pediatric Urology Fellowship along with supervision and teaching of residents and medical students.

Our Pediatric Urologists provide care in the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, a 250-bed facility with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties. The outpatient clinics are held at the state-of-the-art pediatrics subspecialty Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston. Our Urology Residency Program includes 15 residents and 2 fellows. We are devoted to training the next generation of young physicians, delivering academically and clinically equipped leaders to the field of urology.

This position is open for assistant/associate professor level candidates. Academic rank/appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Requirements include eligibility for medical licensure in the State of South Carolina, Board certification in Urology, and subspecialty certification/eligibility in Pediatric Urology.

M.D. or Equivalent

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (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)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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