Prisma Health

Nonprofit hospital network delivering comprehensive care

Physician – Infectious Disease

Physicians & SurgeonsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeColumbia, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) from an accredited school is required; work experience may not substitute for this education requirement.
Completion of residency is required; depending on the site, setting, or specialty, some years of experience may be required.
Board certification or board eligibility in the area of specialty is required.
A license to practice in the state of South Carolina is required.
Basic Life Support certification is required.
Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques is required.
Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment is required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and proper telephone etiquette are required.

Responsibilities

Provide the full scope of primary care services within the physician's field of training, including diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, preventive care, and health maintenance.
Conduct patient examinations, prescribe medications, and provide consultation and medical or surgical treatment for conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
Provide surgical or non-surgical work-up, diagnosis, and treatment of patients, depending on the setting and specialty.
Educate patients and families on wellness, prevention, and early detection by providing materials and resources.
Provide consultations, referrals, and follow-up care based on patients' needs.
Exercise sound medical judgment in health-care matters.
Order studies, tests, and ancillary services.
Use electronic medical records, including computerized provider order entry (CPOE).
Consult with the Medical Director, other physicians, or advanced practice providers as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education.
Participate in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient-care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
Maintain the confidentiality of patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Uphold standards of professionalism and remain dedicated to clinical excellence while respecting diversity and embodying the organization's vision and values.
Supervise team members directly or indirectly, including responsibilities that may involve final budget authority, hiring or termination authority, performance appraisal, and disciplinary authority.

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

To provide the full scope of primary care services which fall under his/her field of training, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, preventive care and health maintenance to patients. Conducts patient examination, prescribes medications, and provides consultation and medical and/or surgical treatment to correct and/or treat various conditions, illnesses and injuries. All employees are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Palmetto Health’s values of compassion, dignity, excellence, integrity and teamwork.

Accountabilities

Depending on setting and specialty, provides surgical and/or non-surgical work-up, diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Educates patients on wellness, prevention and early detection by providing materials and resources to patients and families.
Provides appropriate consultations, referrals and follow-up care based on patients’ needs.
Exercises sound medical judgment in all issues of health care.
Orders studies, tests and ancillary services.
Utilizes electronic medical records including CPOE.
Consults with Medical Director, other physicians or mid-level providers as needed regarding patient care, assessment and education issues.
Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education and other patient care programs established by hospital or clinical requirements.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information according to federal guidelines and regulations.
Upholds the standards of professionalism and remains dedicated to clinical excellence. Respects diversity and embodies the Palmetto Health Vision and Values.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

Job has direct and/or indirect supervision of team members that may include final budget authority, hire/termination authority, performance appraisal responsibility and disciplinary authority. Job will be considered a member of management staff at Prisma Health Company or affiliate and will have direct reports.

Minimum 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.

Completion of Residency. Depending on site, setting or specialty, some years of experience may be required.

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

Board Certified or Board Eligible in area of specialty, licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina. BLS Required

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

N/A

Other Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of patients. Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette required.

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

1 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3270 Infectious Disease 1 Med Park 410

Department

32701000 Infectious Disease 1 Med Park 410-Practice Operations

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

About the Company

Prisma Health

Nonprofit hospital network delivering comprehensive care

Prisma Health is a private, non-profit health system in South Carolina formed in 2017 by merging Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health. It runs a network of hospitals, clinics, and specialty centers across the Midlands and Upstate, offering services from primary care to cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and women’s health, plus a Level I trauma center and a children’s hospital. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, with any surplus reinvested into new facilities, programs, and services. Its goal is to improve community health by providing integrated care at scale and supporting education and research through academic affiliations.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Greenville, SC
Founded: 2017

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