Physiatry Physician – MUSC Health – Catawba Division, SC- Minutes from Charlotte, NC

The Department of Physiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a skilled, BC/BE Physiatrist to work full-time at their hospitals in the Catawba Division. This community-based practice uses a streamlined, multidisciplinary approach to provide high quality, compassionate care to patients in the Lancaster and the surrounding communities.

MUSC Health plans for a comprehensive medical campus in Indian Land, South Carolina, designed to meet the evolving needs of this rapidly growing and diverse community, home to families, 55+ neighborhoods, and vibrant mixed-use developments. The new campus will include a three-story medical office building and MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center, a full-service hospital anticipated to break ground in 2025. 

Lancaster, SC is in the Charlotte metropolitan area and ranks as the sixth fastest growing county in the Carolinas. With access to great shopping, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, and a vibrant art community, Lancaster's residents find it easy to live life to the fullest. Just a short commute of 30-45 minutes to Charlotte, NC for a show, concert or sporting event along with easy access to all the amenities of a major metropolitan city. If you'd like some acreage, your dream home at a reasonable price, or to live on the outskirts of Charlotte, NC, then Lancaster is the place for you.

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be MD/DO and BC/BE in PM&R
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of South Carolina
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills

Position Highlights:

• The team is made up of rehab nursing, PT, OT, SLP, and case management. Routine Hospitalist consultation and specialty consultative services are available as needed.
• Work is inpatient and outpatient.
• Experience with general inpatient rehab care, including neurological, musculoskeletal, amputation, general medical conditions, team coordination and effective communication, and CMS inpatient rehab policies.

Benefits & Resources for Physicians:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Employer-funded retirement plans
• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage
• Paid parental leave
• CME allowance + paid days off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• One-on-one support services for managing student debt
• Epic EHR 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

Charlotte, North Carolina is the second-largest city in the southeastern United States and the third-fastest growing major city in the U.S. Excellent public-school systems and short driving distance to the beach and the mountains, make the Charlotte area a desirable place to live.

Breaking ground in 2025, the new MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Campus is being built for the future of health care, right in one of South Carolina's fastest-growing communities. More than just a hospital, this next-generation campus will be anchored by the MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center and an adjoining MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Pavilion. Together, they will offer a full spectrum of advanced care, close to home. From nationally recognized programs like our Kidney Transplant Program to cutting-edge cardiology, cancer care, and robotic-assisted surgery, patients will have access to exceptional specialty care. The campus will also include a full Emergency Department, OB-GYN services, orthopedics, imaging, general surgery, and more. This is world-class care, made local.

Also breaking ground in 2025, the MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Pavilion will expand access to expert care steps away from the MUSC Health Indian Land Medical Center hospital. Designed to bring primary and specialty care under one roof, this modern facility will offer convenient access to a range of services, from primary care, comprehensive cancer services, advanced cardiology care, orthopedics, and women's health, all in one convenient location. As part of South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health system, the Indian Land Medical Pavilion reflects our vision for the future: personalized care, right around the corner.                                                                                                

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 needs.