Shape the future of geriatric care at South Carolina’s leading academic health system.

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an accomplished physician leader to serve as Geriatric Section Head within the Division of General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Care. Based in Charleston, this is an opportunity to lead a growing program and develop a system-wide strategy for exceptional care for older adults across inpatient, outpatient, long-term care and home-based settings.

This role offers the chance to influence the full continuum of geriatric care while advancing MUSC’s academic mission. The Section Head will guide the clinical vision for the program, support multidisciplinary collaboration and help shape a thoughtful approach to meeting the needs of an aging patient population. As a faculty leader, this physician will also mentor medical students, residents, fellows and junior faculty, helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.

The opportunity is designed to support an experienced physician’s individual interests and strengths. The selected leader will have the flexibility to tailor their clinical schedule and may explore a dual appointment with the Charleston VA, including opportunities for research collaboration. Candidates with a passion for academic medicine, teaching, program development and high-quality, patient-centered care will find a strong foundation for meaningful long-term impact.

MUSC offers a faculty appointment commensurate with experience, competitive compensation and benefits, excellent retirement options with employer match, occurrence-based malpractice coverage, generous paid time off, company holidays and CME support. Additional benefits include Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility and complimentary student-debt analysis and repayment-planning services.

Founded in 1824, MUSC is home to the oldest medical school in the South and South Carolina’s only integrated academic health system. This position is based in Charleston, a vibrant coastal city known for its beaches, history, arts, culture and nationally recognized culinary scene.

For a physician leader committed to improving care for older adults, advancing academic medicine and building a program with lasting impact, this is an opportunity to help define what comes next.

Explore the full opportunity and apply today.

About Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is more than a hospital system; it’s where medicine, education and innovation meet to improve lives across South Carolina and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health sciences system, MUSC brings together world-class clinicians, educators and researchers with one shared mission: to change what’s possible in health care.

While its base remains in Charleston, MUSC Health’s clinical enterprise spans the entire state, with the system providing care at 18 hospitals, 950-plus care locations and 460 telehealth sites across South Carolina. Clinicians work alongside researchers and educators, turning new findings into real-world solutions that make a difference for patients, no matter where they live in the state. MUSC is proud to be recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in numerous specialties and patient safety. Yet what truly sets MUSC apart is its people – professionals driven by purpose, curiosity and compassion.

Whether your passion lies in clinical care, academic medicine or research innovation, MUSC offers the structure, support, and inspiration to thrive. Join a health system where your expertise can shape the next generation of care. Work with colleagues who share your commitment to advancing health and be part of a statewide mission that matters.
At MUSC, you won’t just practice medicine – you’ll transform it.