UNIV - Chief Resident - Pediatrics: General Pediatrics

Company: Medical University of South Carolina
Location: Charleston
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The Department of Pediatrics is hiring Chief Residents to align with the Residency Program, Administration, Clinical Care, Research, and Academics. Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type? Faculty Cost Center CC001008 COM PEDS Administration 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 Pediatrics is hiring Chief Residents to align with the Residency Program, Administration, Clinical Care, Research, and Academics. The role of Chief Resident anticipates an average work week of fifty hours due to variation in clinic duty such as night call and weekend call. The role of a Chief Resident anticipates an average work week of fifty hours due to variation in clinic duty such as night call and weekend call. Academic responsibilities account for roughly 2,080 per annum, and include scheduling, staffing changes, resident emergencies, educational development, information relay, technical support in the Children’s Hospital, research and QI tracking, recruitment, and resident support. In addition to your other responsibilities, enthusiastic participation in the educational mission of the Department is expected. MUSC Minimum Requirements: Medical Doctorate or the equivalent. Licensed/eligible for medical licensure in 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: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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