Physician (Locums) - Emergency Medicine - Sumter
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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
TuomeyFacility
3136 Sumter Emergency MedicineDepartment
31361000 Sumter Emergency Medicine-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.