Family Medicine opening in Orangeburg, SC
Saint Louis, MO, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/30/24
Family Medicine w/OB opening in South Carolina
- Located in Orangeburg, SC - Columbia 45m, Savannah 120m
- Full-time, permanent position
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
DESCRIPTION:
Provide direct patient care, including but not limited to conducting comprehensive medical and social histories of patients, performing comprehensive and/or problem focused physical examinations, order and/or performing laboratory and screening test in accordance with approved protocol.
Perform hospital deliveries, surgeries, rounds and rotations.
Read and evaluate lab reports, x-ray results, and consultation reports and records, relaying information and, if necessary, treatment plans to patients.
Make independent decisions regarding management and treatment of medical problems identified, formulating, initiating and monitoring patient management plans based on established standards of care.
Prescribe medications using e-prescribe and perform therapeutic or corrective measures, which may include urgent care.
Provide information, instruction and counseling on health maintenance, health promotion, social problems, illness prevention, illness management and medicine use.
Make appropriate referrals to specialists.
Comply with all applicable infection control and safety procedures.
Consult with other members of the health care team as needed.
Accurately enter all patient notes into electronic medical records system in a timely manner as determined by FHC.
Supervise students during clinical rotations as assigned.
Exhibit compliance with FHC's corporate compliance policy.
Perform job activities in ways that are respectful, courteous and responsive while interacting with patients, visitors and co-workers.
Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated to you.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
A medical degree appropriate to the specialty from an accredited medical college or university and successful completion of intern and residency programs. Must possess a State of South Carolina license to practice medicine, federal DEA license and a State of South Carolina Controlled Substance license. Must meet credentialing and privileging requirements of FHC.