Job Description

Posting number: 012070

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: Health Services

Job classification: Physician

Posting type: Open

Categories: Corrections, Health Services, Physicians, Health Sciences, Medical

Summary

• 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.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Recruiting and Employment Services

(803) 896-1649

Employment@doc.sc.gov

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

Preferred correctional healthcare experience is strongly preferred.

Supplemental information

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.