UNIV - Open Rank - Pain Medicine Physician - Orthopaedic and PM&R - Department of Orthopaedics

Job Description Summary The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is hiring a pain medicine physician as a faculty member in our PM&R division. This hire will serve and support all missions in the department with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. The physical medicine and rehabilitation physician will increase patient access to our patient requiring interventional and non-interventional treatments for chronic pain. Strategically, this physician will travel to our ambulatory and outreach clinics in South Carolina. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Faculty Cost Center CC000989 COM Orthopaedic Surgery & Physical Medicine 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 The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation is hiring a pain medicine physician as a faculty member in our PM&R division. This hire will serve and support all missions in the department with clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. The physical medicine and rehabilitation physician will increase patient access to our patient requiring interventional and non-interventional treatments for chronic pain. Strategically, this physician will travel to our ambulatory and outreach clinics in South Carolina. The Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine has 45 Faculty members serving the clinical, research, and education missions. The Department delivers the region’s most comprehensive range of musculoskeletal services, encompassing every orthopaedic subspecialty. We treat more than 14,000 patients each year with the most innovative technology and sophisticated procedures. The preferred candidate will have a robust clinical background as well as a sincere interest in both education and research and possess education experience. This candidate must be board certified or board eligible in PM&R and the preferred candidate will also be board certified or board eligible in Pain Medicine. Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter addressed to Ameet Nagpal, MD, Chief, Division of PM&R, Department of Orthopaedics and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical University of South Carolina. Additional Job Description Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent) 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: