Internal Medicine-MD-DO

POSITION SUMMARY

The Internist will provide medical care for patients, from young adults to geriatric, to maintain and monitor their health, and diagnose and treat illness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides patient care visits in an outpatient setting, in an organized and efficient manner, regularly meeting or exceeding established productivity goals by the end of the first year of employment
• Extensive knowledge of the techniques and skills necessary to diagnose and properly treat diseases and injuries
• Working knowledge of the administrative practices and procedures, rules, regulations, and policies that govern the rendering of responsible medical and nursing care
• Provides comprehensive care for a patient panel, seeing patients for both acute care and scheduled visits, unless assigned to an urgent care/"walk-in": or specialty position
• Evaluates patient problems thoroughly and appropriately
• Prescribes or plans appropriate and effective treatment
• Provides clear documentation of patient visit notes, orders, telephone calls, clinical flow sheets, and other records as required by quality standards
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills. Effectively communicates with patients, families, and other staff members
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making skills and practices within his/her scope of expertise and licensure
• Consult with other physicians appropriately; know when to seek advice. Refers patients requiring inpatient services to appropriate hospital service, performing appropriate hand-off of care and following up with the patient after discharge from the hospital
• Demonstrates teamwork by working effectively with all team members, attending and participating actively in group meetings, and conferring with appropriate team members about any issues that arise
• Respond to organizational needs for leave coverage, office emergencies, chart completion, forms completion, peer review, lab review, and other needs in a cooperative fashion
• Consistently demonstrates a professional demeanor and appearance. Serves as a good role model for staff and students
• The ability to effectively supervise professional and non-professional employees in their clinical duties
• Stays current in the professional field and follows principles of evidence-based medicine. Follows clinical guidelines adopted by the Corporation
• A working knowledge of public health and preventative care guidelines
• Serves as a preceptor or other resource for mid-level practitioners. Precept medical students from AT Still University.
• Participates in CQI meetings, peer review sessions, and special projects or activities that promote improvement in organizational performance and/or advance the mission, goals, and objectives of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) having completed an accredited Undergraduate Program, Internship, and Residency Program.
• Must be licensed to practice Medicine in South Carolina. Must be Board-Certified in Internal Medicine.
• Must have and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Shall have and maintain a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate and South Carolina Controlled Substance License.