Physician - Emergency Medicine - PRN - Greenville

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Provides the full scope of primary care services within the physician’s field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care, and health maintenance. Examines patients, prescribes medications, consults, and provides medical and/or surgical treatment for conditions, illnesses, and injuries. The position is based at Greenville Memorial Hospital in the Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations department and has a variable work shift. Depending on the setting and specialty, the physician provides surgical and/or nonsurgical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment; educates patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early detection; and arranges consultations, referrals, and follow-up care. The physician uses electronic medical records, including CPOE, and consults with the Medical Director, other physicians, or mid-level providers as needed. The role participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs; maintains patient confidentiality; and upholds professional standards and Prisma Health’s values. The position has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members and is considered part of management staff, with direct reports. Supervisory responsibilities may include budget authority, hiring and termination, performance appraisals, and disciplinary authority.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited school; work experience may not 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 required.
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.

Responsibilities

Provide surgical and/or nonsurgical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, depending on setting and specialty.
Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early detection, and provide relevant materials and resources.
Provide consultations, referrals, and follow-up care appropriate to 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 professionalism and clinical excellence, respect diversity, and embody Palmetto Health’s Vision and Values.
Supervise team members directly and/or indirectly; responsibilities may include budget authority, hiring and termination, performance appraisals, and discipline.