Job Description Summary

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an experienced part-time Neurosurgeon with expertise in general neurosurgery (including cancer, spine, etc.) through surgical therapies for a part-time position. There is a great need to cover the fast-growing current census of such patients and a need for such expertise at our local VA Hospital whom we contract with. Rank will be commensurate with experience and this position will integrate into our existing General Neurosurgery division. The department has both strong clinical and research programs and laboratories.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000986 COM NSGY General CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Department of Neurological Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks an experienced part-time Neurosurgeon with expertise in general neurosurgery (including cancer, spine, etc.) through surgical therapies for a part-time position. There is a great need to cover the fast-growing current census of such patients and a need for such expertise at our local VA Hospital whom we contract with. Rank will be commensurate with experience and this position will integrate into our existing General Neurosurgery division. The department has both strong clinical and research programs and laboratories.

Minimum Requirements:

MD or Equivalent

Preferred Requirements:

Candidate must be a fellowship trained Neurosurgeon and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience post residency/fellowship, be BC/BE in Neurological Surgery, and eligible for a South Carolina medical license. Successful applicants should possess excellent clinical skills and have experience teaching fellows, residents and students. Research experience in clinical trials preferred. Applicant must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. The position is posted at the Associate Professor rank on a clinician educator tenure track and is dependent upon the qualifications and accomplishments of the applicant.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 200 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) 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 hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Additional New Requirements: Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Additional Job Description

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