MUSC

Pediatric Medical Director (MD/DO) for MUSC Health Partners - South Carolina

Charleston Full time

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Pediatric Medical Director to guide and grow our expanding community pediatric primary care ambulatory network, which includes approximately 40 providers across multiple practice locations in the Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, James Island, and Moncks Corner.

In this key leadership role, you will shape clinical strategy, strengthen provider engagement, and drive high-quality, patient-focused care across our pediatric services. By collaborating with administrative and clinical partners, you will play a vital role in improving access, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting continued growth in alignment with MUSC’s mission of advancing health through excellence and innovation.

Entity

MUSC Health Partners (MHP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005522 CFC PC PEDS MUSC Children's Health Overhead

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Pediatric Medical Director to guide and grow our expanding community pediatric primary care ambulatory network, which includes approximately 40 providers across multiple practice locations in the Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, Summerville, James Island, and Moncks Corner.

In this key leadership role, you will shape clinical strategy, strengthen provider engagement, and drive high-quality, patient-focused care across our pediatric services. By collaborating with administrative and clinical partners, you will play a vital role in improving access, enhancing the patient experience, and supporting continued growth in alignment with MUSC’s mission of advancing health through excellence and innovation.

Ideal Candidates:

  • Board Certified Pediatrician eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina

  • Minimum 3-5 years of clinical experience with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role

  • Strong knowledge of ambulatory care operations, quality improvement, and population health initiatives

  • Collaborative and collegial demeanor with a commitment to high quality patient-centered care

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead initiatives to enhance clinical quality, patient experience, and access

  • Foster provider engagement and performance through collaboration and feedback

  • Ensure compliance with clinical policies, regulatory standards, and quality benchmarks

  • Review and address patient concerns and grievances promptly and effectively

  • Partner with leadership on operational efficiency, budget planning, and strategic initiatives to support program growth

We provide:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions

  • Occurrence malpractice coverage

  • 15 days PTO and company holidays

  • Paid parental leave

  • Epic EMR platform

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • Complimentary student debt analysis, savings optimization, and repayment planning service

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than two million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. Our integrated health care system is accessible via a downtown Charleston campus, nine regional medical centers, more than 100 outreach locations, clinical affiliations with numerous health care partners, and a robust telehealth network. MUSC Health delivers transformational care shaped by world-class clinicians, health scientists, and educators who provide leading-edge care while developing the next generation of innovative health care leaders.

Charleston, SC is frequently named one of the best places in America to live. If charming, historic, vibrant, cultural, and coastal are adjectives that you find appealing, it is all here. In Charleston, you might find yourself dining at a world-class restaurant tonight and relaxing on a boat as you explore our many waterways tomorrow. You might stroll along cobblestone streets amidst centuries-old homes by day and attend a jazz concert by night. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

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

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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