The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group. This role engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommends or prescribes treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects. The physician 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. The role also involves completing accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures, and accurately using Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes. The physician will provide after-hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise. Compliance 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, and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations is required. Enhancing clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board is also expected. As an Academic Health Center, physicians are expected to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. These activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet teaching and research goals, and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization. Participation in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts, and in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs is also part of the role. The physician will assist 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.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree