Physician - Emergency Medicine - PRN - Greenville

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides the full scope of primary care services within their field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance. The role includes examining patients, prescribing medications, consulting, and providing medical and/or surgical treatment for conditions, illnesses, and injuries. Physicians are expected to uphold Palmetto Health’s values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity, and teamwork, and to maintain professionalism and clinical excellence. The position is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Medicine department. The work shift is variable. The job description states that the role has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members and is considered part of management staff, with direct reports.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited school; work experience cannot substitute for this education requirement.
Completion of residency.
Board certified or board eligible in the area of specialty.
Licensed to practice in South Carolina.
BLS certification.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette.
Some years of experience may be required depending on site, setting, or specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical and/or non-surgical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, depending on setting and specialty.
Educate patients and families about wellness, prevention, and early detection, including by providing materials and resources.
Provide appropriate consultations, referrals, and follow-up care based on patients’ needs.
Exercise sound medical judgment in healthcare matters.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
Use electronic medical records, including CPOE.
Consult with the Medical Director, other physicians, or mid-level providers as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education.
Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Uphold professional standards, clinical excellence, diversity, and Palmetto Health’s vision and values.
Supervise team members directly and/or indirectly; the position may include budget, hiring and termination, performance appraisal, and disciplinary authority.