Pulmonary Medicine Physician (MD/DO) in Bluffton, SC (South Carolina)

Job Description Summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonologist to join the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology in Bluffton, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new outpatient pulmonary practice in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The practice will serve a high-demand area with diverse pulmonary pathology, including sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, and lung cancer diagnosis and management.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005632 MCP - Bluffton MOB

Pay Rate Type

Hourly, Salary

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible pulmonologist to join the Division of Pulmonology, Allergy, and Immunology in Bluffton, SC. This is an exciting opportunity to establish a new outpatient pulmonary practice in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state. The practice will serve a high-demand area with diverse pulmonary pathology, including sarcoidosis, asthma, COPD, and lung cancer diagnosis and management.

Why Bluffton?

Located just 30 minutes from Savannah, Bluffton offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, family-friendly communities, and proximity to world-class beaches, golf, and outdoor recreation. It’s one of South Carolina's fastest-growing areas, drawing patients and providers alike to its expanding hub.

Ideal Candidate:

• BC/BE in Pulmonary Disease

• Sleep Medicine certification preferred

• Interest in outpatient practice development, with future inpatient consult opportunities

Opportunity Details:

• 100% outpatient pulmonary clinic with potential to expand into inpatient consult services

• Manage chronic respiratory diseases including asthma, COPD, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer

• Access to advanced diagnostic services: pulmonary function testing, lab services, X-ray, and mobile CT

• Full spectrum of bronchoscopy (hospital-based), including navigational bronchoscopy and EBUS

• On-site Comprehensive Pulmonary Function Lab

• Sleep Medicine Center located within the medical office building

• Evaluation and treatment of sleep apnea and other sleep-related disorders

• No call responsibilities

• Monday-Friday, typical clinical hours

• Productivity-based RVU compensation model

We will provide:

• Competitive compensation

• 5 Days for CME + CME Allowance

• Generous PTO

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

• Employer-funded retirement account

• Occurrence malpractice coverage

• Epic EMR (Electronic Medical Record) platform.

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health – Bluffton

The MUSC Health Bluffton Medical Pavilion, opening in spring 2026 at 700 Buckwalter Towne Boulevard, will be a three-story, 54,000-square-foot facility providing comprehensive medical services to the Bluffton community. The pavilion will consolidate primary care and a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, and neurology. It will also house a satellite location of MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center, offering oncology, infusion, lab services, and a compounding pharmacy.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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