About this opportunity
MUSC Health lists this Surgery - General Physician opportunity in columbia, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon/Surgicalist to join our team in Columbia, South Carolina. This is an opportunity to focus exclusively on emergency and acute surgical care within a hospital setting. This is an exciting opportunity for a General Surgeon to enjoy an excellent quality of life, while working alongside highly trained physicians and support staff.
About MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown:
Located in the heart of South Carolina s capital city, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown combines the strength and resources of South Carolina s leading academic health system with the personalized culture of a thriving regional medical Center. As a cornerstone of the MUSC Health Midlands Division, the hospital offers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and serves as a regional destination for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, orthopedics, surgery, primary and a growing network of specialty practices that support collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care.
Physician benefit from practicing within an integrated health system known for its commitment of clinical excellence, quality outcomes, research, education, and innovation. The culture emphasizes teamwork, physician engagement, and a patient-centered approach, while providing access to MUSC s extensive specialty network and academic resources.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery
Completion of an accredited General Surgery residency program.
Must hold a valid unrestricted South Carolina Medical License.
Strong clinical, surgical, and patient communication skills.
Experience with minimally invasive techniques preferred.
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Position Highlights:
Shift-based schedule
Collaborative approach to care in partnership with an on-site multi-disciplinary team.
Robust support from dedicated OR Team.
Block OR scheduling.
Minimal Trauma
Benefits & Resources for Physicians:
Competitive compensation and benefits
Employer-funded retirement plans
Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
Paid parental leave
CME allowance + paid days off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
One-on-one support services for managing student debt
Epic EHR with physician-centered optimization and robust user support
AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care
Team-based care models that support sustainable workloads, shared responsibility, and physician well-being
Life in Columbia, South Carolina:
Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming.
Columbia s residents enjoy a vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, and access to lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. The city s central location also means easy travel with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Charleston International Airport, both within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown.
About MUSC:
South Carolina s leading academic health system, MUSC Health serves patients across the state through a growing network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty services. As the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health integrates academic medicine, research, and education with a strong commitment to patient care. Physicians who join MUSC Health become part of a mission-driven organization recognized for clinical excellence, innovation, and meaningful investment in physicians success. With opportunities in both academic and community settings, MUSC Health provides the scale, resources, and infrastructure to support meaningful, long-term physician careers.
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
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