Family Practice Physician

Job Description

The family practitioner works as part of CareSouth’s provider team performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation/monitoring as needed. These functions are performed in a primary healthcare setting. The physician may also perform specialty services after training, credentialing, and certification. The duties of the position include:

• Provide primary care to patients, including histories, exams, lab tests, prescriptions, and referrals within prescribed up-to-date guidelines and protocols.
• Perform accurate and timely documentation of histories, subjective findings, physical exams, plans, prescriptions, and follow-up in the Electronic Health Records System within 48 hours of the visit.
• Ensure that health education is provided with each patient encounter when applicable.
• Provide patients with information concerning their evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Engage patients in participation and decision involving their healthcare. Provide counseling for patients with diet, hygiene and preventative healthcare.
• Collaboration with clinical and other staff to achieve improved patient care & outcomes
• Provide timely coordination of care among internal and external ancillary providers and hospitals to provide high-quality care between departments and facilities
• Prioritize Value Based Care at all patient visits, including (but not limited to):
  • Hypertension control (BP <140/90)
  • Diabetes under control (HbA1c <9)
  • Breast cancer screening
  • Cervical cancer screening
  • Aspirin prescribed for patients with coronary artery disease
  • Lipid management in patients with coronary artery disease
• Attend CareSouth meetings: site meetings, department meetings, and provider meetings.
• Willingly serves as the collaborating physician for nurse practitioners in the organization. This collaboration will be defined by the collaborative practice agreement.
• Completes medical chart reviews to assess and evaluate whether relevant standards of care were followed, determine the results of treatment programs, and identify areas in need of improvement

Education and Experience

• Must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Must be Board Certified in the field of practice
• Must hold a valid license to practice in South Carolina
• A minimum of one to three years of experience is preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stressful situations

Location

Bishopville, SC

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM