Physician (Locums) - Surgery Urology - Columbia

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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: Baptist

• Facility
• Urology 1301 Taylor Suite 1A

Department: Urology 1301 Taylor Suite 1A-Practice Operations

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