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Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician (MD/DO) | MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center | Columbia, SC

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Jan 2026

About the role

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a full-time Pulmonologist to provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to our local community in Columbia, South Carolina. This opportunity boasts all the advantages of working within a community health system, as well as robust clinical and academic support from the Medical University of South Carolina’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine. As a partner and collaborator with our academic medical center, you will have direct affiliation with MUSC’s clinical centers of excellence, and access to specialty and sub-specialty diagnostic support to help you optimize care locally.

This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of COPD.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005010 MCP - Columbia MUSC Pulmonology - Laurel St

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is seeking a full-time Pulmonologist to provide comprehensive outpatient pulmonary care to our local community in Columbia, South Carolina. This opportunity boasts all the advantages of working within a community health system, as well as robust clinical and academic support from the Medical University of South Carolina’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy & Sleep Medicine. As a partner and collaborator with our academic medical center, you will have direct affiliation with MUSC’s clinical centers of excellence, and access to specialty and sub-specialty diagnostic support to help you optimize care locally.

This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked MUSC Health - Columbia Medical Center Downtown as High Performing in the treatment of COPD.

About the position:

  • Candidates must be Board Certified/Board Eligible

  • Outpatient Pulmonary practice with inpatient consults

  • No critical care

  • Epic EMR throughout the MUSC Network for easy patient collaboration and referral access

  • PFTs within the practice

  • Pulmonary Rehab and Fitness Program

  • Dedicated and experienced group promoting teamwork and excellent patient care

  • Quick ramp-up time, and excellent marketing and outreach support

We will provide:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

  • Paid malpractice coverage

  • Employer-funded retirement plan

  • CME allowance + time off

  • Personalized student debt review and repayment plan optimization

MUSC Health – Columbia Medical Center Downtown is a 332-bed hospital located in the heart of downtown Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, this hospital has a longstanding reputation for compassionate care and outstanding clinical services, including an award-winning Heart & Vascular Center.

https://muschealth.org/columbia-medical-center-downtown

Additional Job Description

Columbia, SC, is conveniently located between the scenic beaches of the Lowcountry and majestic mountains of the Upstate. It became South Carolina’s capital in 1786, and since that time, Columbia has grown to be the state’s second-most populous city. With its unique mix of history, innovation, and culture, it is easy to see why people flock to the place accurately dubbed “The Real Southern Hot Spot.”

www.experiencecolumbiasc.com

In Columbia, you will find popular attractions like the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, South Carolina State Museum, Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Fireflies Baseball, and beautiful Lake Murray. Visit the city, and partake in a vibrant food and drink scene, unique markets and festivals featuring local artisans, and the natural beauty of the city’s many parks and outdoor spaces.

MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina, sees more than one million patient encounters annually, and its specialized care teams consistently rank among the best in the country. This integrated health care system is accessible via its downto

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Medical University of South Carolina

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