Physician II (#012070) Evans Correctional Institution, Bennettsville (MARLBORO) Level 2

Job Responsibilities

• Examines diagnoses and treats the inmate population presenting with acute chronic and emergent medical conditions.

• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests imaging and lab work.

• Develops and manages treatment plans prescribes medications and coordinates specialty referrals and off-site care when clinically indicated.

• Collaborates with nursing staff mid-level providers and other physicians.

• Attends and participates in staff meetings case presentation and seminars.

• Oversees preparation and progress notes summaries and general evaluations of patient medical records.

• Documents all patient encounters accurately and timely in the EHR in accordance with medical-legal standards.

• Participates in on-call rotation providing after-hours coverage and telephonic/virtual consultation for urgent medical needs across assigned institutions.

• Ensures compliance and adherence to policies and state and federal regulations pertaining to the delivery of medical services.

• Maintains required license certifications and continuing medical education.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited medical school with current license or eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina.

• Completion of an internship or one (1) year residency training is required.

• Current basic life support (BLS) certification and approved prescriptive privileges such as DEA registration are required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred correctional healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

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