Physician - General Surgery - Laurens

Prisma Health • Clinton, SC

222d

About The Position

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group. This role involves engaging in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects, or injuries, and recommending or prescribing treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental, or functional ailments or defects. The physician is expected to render medical treatment consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care, regardless of the patient's ability to pay or their demographic characteristics. The physician must complete accurate, legible, and timely records for all medical examinations and procedures, utilizing Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes. Additionally, the physician will provide after-hours call coverage equally with other physicians in the practice unless otherwise agreed. Compliance with standards of accepted medical practice and regulations from managed care organizations, including Medicare and Medicaid, is essential. The physician is also expected to enhance their clinical skills through continuing medical education to meet certification and licensing requirements. Participation in non-revenue generating activities that advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health is required. This may include serving on committees, community outreach, and contributing to teaching and research goals. The physician will also participate in quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs. Furthermore, the physician will assist the employer in obtaining and maintaining necessary licenses and accreditations related to their practice.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges
• South Carolina Medical License
• South Carolina Controlled Substance License
• Drug Enforcement Agency Number
• Basic Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills
• Specialty specific skills

Responsibilities

• Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
• Renders medical treatment to patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.
• Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; accurately uses Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.
• Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.
• Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid.
• Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician's certification and/or state licensing board.
• Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.
• Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.
• Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.
• Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees