Internal Medicine Physician (Family/Internal Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Physician (Primary Care)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Reporting to: Chief Medical Officer

Description

The Staff Physician provides day-to-day management and medical care to patients at the Center and its satellite locations. The physician is accountable for delivering high-quality medical care services and supporting the management team, while ensuring compliance with standards such as HIPAA and CLIA. Responsibilities include administrative oversight and direct primary care, including inpatient and outpatient services as credentialed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as staff physician for the Center and its satellites
• Help establish health care standards and protocols for each service to ensure quality of care
• Provide day-to-day management of patient care to ensure effective and efficient performance
• Comply with Quality Assurance Protocols, HIPAA, Corporate Compliance, and CLIA standards
• Participate in administrative meetings and support budget development/clinical financial management decisions
• Manage individual patient care activities and provide primary care services as scheduled
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care as appropriate by specialty if credentialed by an area hospital
• Provide medical orders and patient referrals; coordinate inpatient hospitalization per insurance guidelines
• Review medical records for accuracy and completeness and ensure safety and adequate medical record maintenance
• Support clinical support staff competence and coordinate continuing education/in-service training
• Maintain required hospital credentials and cooperate on alternative back-up call arrangements
• Build clinical referral links and promote community awareness of the Center’s health care program

Requirements

• Completed residency training; board eligible or board certified in a primary care specialty (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or OB/GYN)
• MD or DO degree from a four-year accredited medical school
• Valid medical license to practice in South Carolina (or clinic location)
• Appropriate hospital privileges if required
• Public health–oriented
• Full-time Center employee
• Excellent communication skills; ability to handle stressful situations and work effectively with patients and coworkers
• Computer skills with a commitment to accuracy and quality

Benefits

Not specified in the posting.