Description
MUSC Health Catawba Division is seeking a board certified or board eligible Rheumatologist to join a collaborative team in one of the fastest growing regions in South Carolina to care for the rapidly growing local population of Lancaster County, SC. This position will have the opportunity to grow this practice with the support of excellent local hospital staff, hospitalists, intensivists and general surgeons. As a partner and collaborator with our academic medical center, you’ll have access to advanced technologies such as specialty and sub-specialty diagnostic support, and direct affiliation with clinical centers.
MUSC Health Catawba 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.
Required Qualifications:
• Candidates must be MD/DO and BC/BE in Rheumatology
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of South Carolina
• Strong communication, organization and teamwork skills
Position Highlights:
• Candidates must be BC/BE in Rheumatology
• Opportunity to grow and expand MUSC’s Rheumatology services in the region
• Mainly outpatient with little to no hospital coverage
• Ability to teach internal medicine and family medicine residents
• Brand new infusion center shared with oncology
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
Life in Lancaster, SC:
Lancaster, SC is located just 25-35 minutes away from the Charlotte metropolitan area, and serves as the seat of Lancaster County, the sixth fastest-growing county in the Carolinas. The city is home to the University of South Carolina at Lancaster, the largest of the university’s regional campuses, and boasts ample outdoor recreation opportunities, including 360-acre Andrew Jackson State Park.
With access to great shopping, excellent schools, restaurants, state parks, golf courses, a vibrant art community, and an affordable cost of living, Lancaster, SC, is a wonderful place to call home.
Indian Land of Lancaster County is a booming suburb of the greater metropolitan area of Charlotte, NC. Residents of Indian Land enjoy some of the best schools in South Carolina, and a very affordable cost of living. Indian Land is located along U.S. Highway 521, connecting it with Charlotte just 20 miles to the north, and greater Lancaster County just 25 miles to the south.
Charlotte, NC, one of the twenty-five largest cities in the United States, and the largest city in North Carolina, is home to nearly 800,000 citizens. In Charlotte, you will find the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, numerous entertainment venues, and the National Whitewater Center. Excellent public-school systems, a buzzing culinary scene, an international airport (CLT), and short driving distances to beach getaways and mountain escapes make Charlotte a great option for MUSC Lancaster Medical Center physicians.
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.
