Cognitive Neurology Faculty - Coastal Charleston, SC

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Medical University of South Carolina’s Neurology program is the premier clinical leader in the state. Our program has the only level 4 Epilepsy center in the state, a stroke center with Comprehensive Stroke Center designation by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, the first MDA Care Center established in the state by the Muscular Dystrophy Association® (MDA), an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence, and a recently renovated Memory Disorders Clinic supporting our newly formed multi-site South Carolina Alzheimer’s clinical network.

About MUSC’s Cognitive Neurology Program:

The South Carolina Alzheimer’s Network (SCAN) is a collaborative multi-site program within MUSC which ensures patients have access to an early and accurate diagnosis, comprehensive care plans designed through collaboration with primary care, new Alzheimer’s disease medications, and research studies.

Required Qualifications:

• Board certification or eligibility in Neurology

• Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology or Neuropsychiatry, or general neurologist with significant experience with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders

• Focus on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork

• Expertise in the specific areas of cognitive disorders

• Academic orientation and enthusiasm for teaching

 Position Highlights:

• 100% outpatient cognitive and behavioral neurology position - inpatient coverage by Neurohospitalists

• Multiple faculty including Behavioral Neurologists, Geriatric Psychiatrists, and Neuropsychologists APPs, Dementia Care Navigators, Psychometrists, Infusion Coordinator, nursing clinical support, dedicated administrative support

• Newly remodeled, leading-edge facilities designed specifically for the needs of cognitive patients including on site infusion suites

• Very strong interdisciplinary specialty support

• Involvement in the teaching of medical students and neurology residents

• Opportunity for involvement in the state supported Alzheimer’s disease research center with many possibilities for collaboration university-wide, as well as senior investigators and PIs available for mentorships

• Minimal call – only 1-2 nights per month

• H1B and O1 Visa Eligibility

• Special interests fully supported with protected research time

 Benefits & Resources for Physicians:

• Faculty appointment with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications

• Excellent benefits package, including a pension and optional tax-deferred contributions

• Paid malpractice coverage with Sovereign Immunity

• Paid parental leave

• 22 days of annual leave, 15 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays

• 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 Charleston, SC, is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty. In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon. At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Low Country cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.                                                                                                   

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 need.