UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of Hematology Oncology - Director of Sickle Cell

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• Provide unifying leadership for the Sickle Cell Disease Program of MUSC.
• Provide leadership for the expansion of the multidisciplinary clinic with close collaboration with colleagues from pediatrics, pain management, internal medicine, behavioral health, palliative care and other relevant specialties.
• This position requires an exceptional individual with outstanding leadership skills to further develop and expand the existing infrastructure and a passion for advancing quality of care for this highly complex patient population.
• In addition to promoting high quality clinical care, this individual will collaborate with translational and basic scientists to develop innovative clinical and translational research projects designed to improve the health of patients with sickle cell disease.
• The Director will effectively articulate the goals, direction, mission, critical issues, and values of MUSC and MUSC Health to the employees who work within the sickle cell program, to the state of South Carolina sickle cell community, and to referring and affiliated physicians.
• Implement telehealth clinics for sickle cell patients as well as other technology-based communications with providers and patients
• Promote innovative care and best practices related to transition of care for sickle cell pediatric to adult care, oversee education for primary care and ED providers, particularly in rural and underserved communities in South Carolina.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should hold current appointments at the Associate Professor or Professor level.
• Successful candidates will have an MD/DO degree and be eligible for medical licensure in South Carolina.
• Board Certification in Adult and/or Pediatric Hematology-Oncology required.

Applicants interested in this position should apply online and upload a curriculum vitae.

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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!

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