Critical Care Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Charleston, South Carolina

The Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in coastal Charleston, SC is seeking a critical care anesthesiologist. The position is a full-time, academic, multi-disciplinary team-based practice including resident and fellow clinical and didactic education.

About the Division of Critical Care Anesthesia:

The Division of Critical Care Anesthesia at MUSC is dedicated to the management of critically ill patients across a variety of high-acuity settings, including surgical and medical intensive care units. Faculty are board-certified in both anesthesiology and critical care medicine and work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment to deliver advanced, evidence-based care. The division supports a major academic medical center and Level I trauma program, providing exposure to complex cases and diverse patient populations. Physicians are actively engaged in the education and mentorship of residents and fellows, as well as in clinical research initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• American Board of Anesthesiology certification or eligibility
• Fellowship training with eligibility and certification in subspecialty critical care boards
• Eligibility for South Carolina Licensure
• Strong clinical, education and interpersonal skills that will enable one to work collaboratively with colleagues and be a leader within the department and institution
• Research experience and interests are preferred but not required

Position Highlights:

• Join a collaborative, team-based practice within a leading academic medical center
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary perioperative teams
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and academic engagement

Benefits & Resources for Physicians:

• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications
• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions
• Paid malpractice coverage with Sovereign immunity
• Paid parental leave
• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic HER 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 Charleston:

Situated in coastal South Carolina, Charleston is a dynamic and rapidly growing region that supports both professional advancement and an exceptional quality of life. The area is home to a robust healthcare network, a strong academic presence, and a diverse patient population, all within close proximity to coastal landscapes, recreational amenities, and a highly regarded culinary and arts community. We invite you to join the team committed to “changing what’s possible” and do so in one of the most exciting cities in the country.

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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Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is home to the oldest medical school in the South as well as the state's only integrated academic health system, with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and 850 residents and fellows in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. With $298 million in research funding in fiscal year 2022, the collaboration between faculty, staff, students, and our partners accelerates the movement of scientific discoveries that improve lives.

The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine is leading the way in all areas of the MUSC mission – medical education, patient care, and biomedical research – at our main campus in downtown Charleston and across the state.

The College of Medicine is comprised of both clinical and basic science departments that are involved in education, clinical care, and research in the basic, translational and clinical sciences.

The largest and oldest academic medical center in South Carolina, we serve a diverse group of more than 740 medical students, 850 trainees in residency and fellowship programs, and patients throughout our state and beyond.

The medical University of South Carolina is a part of MUSC Health, as the clinical health system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest quality and safe patient care while training generations of compassionate, competent health care providers to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Close to 25,000 care team members provide care for patients at 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and 5 additional hospital locations in development, more than 300 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in the Lowcountry, Midlands, Pee Dee and Upstate regions of South Carolina. In 2022, for the eighth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.