The physician will provide direct primary medical care to program participants, including comprehensive physicals, episodic illness treatment, and hospital management. They are also responsible for coordinating care in nursing homes and actively participating in team meetings and family conferences.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree and possess a current medical license in South Carolina. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience is required, including at least one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Job Summary Provide direct primary medical care to all participants of the program.
Accountabilities Performs comprehensive history and physical on new referrals.
Performs interval history and physicals on established participants completed quarterly or as indicated.
Evaluates and treats participants with episodic illnesses Refers participants to medical specialist as indicated.
Admits participants to the hospital: (a) Provides primary care (attending) responsibilities for management; (b) Provides updates to the team on a regular basis; (c) Judiciously utilizes specialty consultants; (d) Is responsible for coordinating discharge planning with the team.
Manages all care of participants in the nursing home: (a) Provides regular visits; (b) Performs telephone contacts with nursing home staff as required; (c) Admits nursing home participants to hospital when necessary.
Actively participates in family conferences.
Participates in team meetings, committees and work groups as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited school required.
Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement At least 2-3 years’ experience, minimum one year experience working with a frail/elderly population.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Current license to practice medicine in SC; BLS Required.
Other Required Skills and Experience Proven clinical leadership.
Ability to get along with others in a team environment.
Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 3210 Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park Department 32101000 Gastroenterology 3 Medical Park-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!
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