Orthopaedic Surgeon

• Pay: MUSC does not post a pay range for this role (competitive compensation per MUSC pay grade)
• Employment: Full time, 40 hours/week
• Location: MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
• Employer: MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
• MUSC Job ID: R-0000058397

Join a growing orthopaedic team at MUSC Health Orthopaedics in Columbia, South Carolina. We are seeking fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeons, primarily for Adult Reconstruction or Foot and Ankle Surgery, to join our team of 4 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).

The ideal candidate is committed to delivering high-quality patient-centered care in an innovative and collegial environment. This position includes participation in a rotating general orthopaedic call shared among our surgical team.

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Adult Reconstruction or Foot and Ankle Fellowship required
• Must possess an unrestricted South Carolina License or be eligible to be licensed in the State of South Carolina

Position Highlights

• Fully staffed office with excellent support.
• No trauma call requirement.
• Benefit from integrated care pathways.
• Strong referral base.
• Advanced Technology.
• EPIC EMR.
• Enjoy efficient OR scheduling and case turnover.
• General call is required and additionally compensated on a 1:5 schedule.

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 Columbia, SC

Bustling with energy and tradition, Columbia, SC, blends the vibrancy of a college town with the influence of a state capital, where historic landmarks stand alongside lively cafés, music venues, and spirited game-day crowds. This mid-sized city offers physicians a thriving economy with a cost of living that remains below the national average and excellent public and private school options. Unlike larger metros, traffic here is light, and the atmosphere is welcoming.

Columbia’s residents enjoy a vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene, and access to lakes, rivers, and outdoor recreation just minutes from downtown. The city’s central location also means easy travel with Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Charleston International Airport both within 1.5 hours and Columbia Metropolitan Airport just 15 minutes from downtown.

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.