Division Chief, Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Greenville, SC

Prisma Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina, seeks?a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Division Chief to both teach and practice in the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville. Successful candidates should be prepared to shape the future Emergency Medicine Residency Program, develop a strong Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and contribute to the academic output of the Division and Department as a whole.  

Our Department of Emergency Medicine provides episodic care to more than 450,000 patients annually across seven emergency departments. The Prisma Health Department of Emergency Medicine boasts more board-certified Emergency physicians and subspecialty fellowship trained Emergency Physicians than any other Department in the state, and the Upstate’s only Emergency Medicine residency program (PGY 1-3, accepting 10 residents per year). The pediatric emergency department is currently staffed by Board certified EM, Peds/EM, and fellowship trained PEM physicians.

Details:

• Accredited 3-year Emergency Medicine Residency Program
• Level 1 Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department within the Children’s Hospital
• Six Community Hospital Emergency Departments
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Neonatal Intensive care Unit
• Dedicated Division of Emergency Psychiatry (with Child/Adolescent trained faculty)
• Regional ground and air EMS Systems
• Advanced Emergency Ultrasound and Medical Education, Technology, and Design Fellowships
• Affiliated medical school

Highlights:

• Competitive salary, variable compensation, and professional expense allowance
• Paid relocation and malpractice with tail coverage
• Generous benefits including disability, life, retirement, health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Employer

Requirements:

• Board certification in appropriate specialty/subspecialty (ABEM or ABP or ABOEM)
• Active clinical practice of pediatric emergency medicine

With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds, and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience, and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals.  Visit www.PrismaHealth.org for more information.

Greenville, South Carolina is a beautiful place to live and work in a catchment area of 1.3 million people. Greenville is located on the I-85 corridor between Atlanta and Charlotte and is one of the fastest-growing areas in the country. Ideally situated near beautiful mountains, beaches, and lakes, we enjoy a diverse and thriving economy, and excellent quality of life, with wonderful cultural and educational opportunities.

Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to: Darian Lyles, Physician Recruiter, Darian.Lyles@prismahealth.org and Dr. Matthew Bitner, Chair Department of Emergency Medicine, Matthew.Bitner@prismahealth.org.

Prisma Health is an equal-opportunity employer which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

About Prisma Health

Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare provider in South Carolina. With nearly 30,000 team members, 18 hospitals, 2,984 beds and more than 300 physician practice sites, Prisma Health serves more than 1.2 million unique patients annually. Its goal is to improve the health of all South Carolinians by enhancing clinical quality, the patient experience and access to affordable care, as well as conducting clinical research and training the next generation of medical professionals. For more information, visit PrismaHealth.org. Prisma Health is an equal opportunity employer which proudly values diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.