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UNIV - Open Rank Faculty - Surgery: Endocrine Surgery Section of Surgical Oncolo

Musckids, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29408

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**Job Description Summary**The Endocrine Surgery Section of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery is pleased to announce an opportunity for a fellowship-trained Endocrine Surgeon to join our high-volume, nationally recognized program.**Entity**Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)**Worker Type**Employee**Worker Sub-Type**Faculty**Cost Center**CC001073 COM SURG Surgical Oncology CC**Pay Rate Type**Salary**Pay Grade**University-00**Pay Range**0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000**Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Work Shift****Job Description****Academic Endocrine Surgeon****Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston**The **Endocrine Surgery Section** of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Surgery is pleased to announce an opportunity for a fellowship-trained **Endocrine Surgeon** to join our high-volume, nationally recognized program. This position offers the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team that delivers outstanding thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal care while advancing the field of endocrine surgery through teaching and research.**Position Highlights*** **Exclusive Endocrine Surgery Role**:

+ Join a team of two experienced endocrine surgeons managing thriving, well-established practices.

+ Includes a full faculty appointment in the **Clinician Educator Track**, with opportunities for academic growth and leadership.

+ In addition to clinical duties, the surgeon will participate in resident/student teaching and clinical research

+ Designed as a 100% endocrine surgery position with limited emergency breast surgery coverage.* **State-of-the-Art Facilities**:

+ High-quality office and intraoperative ultrasound equipment (GE) with ambulatory fine-needle aspiration (FNA) capabilities, including cytology support.

+ Intraoperative parathyroid hormone (PTH) assay with a rapid 14-minute turnaround located directly in the operating room.

+ Parathyroid autofluorescence technology is available for intraoperative use.

+ Nerve monitoring

+ Advanced laparoscopic and robotic equipment for adrenalectomy procedures, enabling minimally invasive techniques.* **Collaborative Environment**:

+ Biweekly multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, promoting a multidisciplinary team approach to complex cases.

+ Partnership with the **Hollings Cancer Center**, a National Cancer Institute-designated center, providing access to cutting-edge research and treatment options.

+ Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team that includes specialists in endocrinology, cytopathology, nuclear medicine, radiation oncology, speech pathology, medical oncology, and genetic counseling.

+ Support for impactful research initiatives using comprehensive endocrine surgery databases of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions.**Candidate Requirements*** Successfully completed an accredited general surgery residency program and an AAES-accredited endocrine surgery fellowship.* American Board of Surgery certification or eligibility for certification.* **Qualifications for obtaining a full and unrestricted South Carolina medical license.** (view requirements )* Proficiency in neck ultrasonography and ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is preferred but not required if the candidate is willing to learn this skill.* Academic credentials suitable for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.* Interest in advancing minimally invasive techniques such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is highly desirable.**Responsibilities*** Deliver comprehensive care to patients with thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal conditions.* Engage in academic activities, including mentoring medical students and surgery residents.* Pursue research endeavors to advance knowledge in endocrine surgery and related fields.* Participate in a shared emergency call pool, focusing on breast and endocrine cases.Charleston, South Carolina, is a city known for its enchantment and charm, as well as its fascinating beauty, history, and culture. Since its settlement in 1670 by English colonists, the charming historic seaport of Charleston has been a favorite vacation and relocation destination.Steeped in history, Charleston is often called a "living museum." Its past and present are intertwined like no other city and are evident in its culture, architecture, homes, and famous gardens.With its lively and historical festivals and cultural events, there's never a dull moment in Charleston. From the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition every February, to the Spoleto Festival USA held each May, to the wide array of nightlife activities, there is always something going on in Greater Charleston. The mild coastal climate makes Charleston's world-renowned golf courses and beautiful beaches fun to enjoy year-round.Come to Charleston and see for yourself.**About MUSC**The Medical University of South Carolina was founded in 1824 and is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and patient care.

Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. Learn more about our academic programs.As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2023, for the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the Number 1 hospital in South Carolina. Learn more about our patient services.MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.9 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.The Hollings Cancer CenterAt the forefront of cancer research, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center is one of 72 National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers in the nation and the only one in South Carolina. This research is the driving force behind delivering medical advances to patients and their families, enabling us to educate health care professionals and the public and to establish outreach services for underserved populations across the state.Our cutting-edge research translates into new and better treatments that help patients, including advanced surgical techniques and innovative clinical trials. MUSC Health University Medical Center is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a high performing hospital for cancer care and has been awarded with Magnet Recognition, an acknowledgment of quality patient care, nursing excellence, and innovations in professional nursing practice.**Application Process**Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online for the **Assistant/Associate Professor** position. Additionally, please send a comprehensive application package including:* A cover letter with a detailed statement of professional interests and goals.* An updated curriculum #J-18808-Ljbffr