Physician (Locums) - Pediatric Rehabilitation - Columbia

Prisma Health • Richland, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct primary medical care to all participants of the program.

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.
• Current license to practice medicine in SC; BLS Required.
• Proven clinical leadership.
• Ability to get along with others in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree