Physician (Harris Hospital)

State of South Carolina; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

SC Retirement/401(k) plan

Job summary

The Office of Mental Health, part of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Physician to provide comprehensive medical care to psychiatric patients in a short-term, acute care setting at the Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital in Anderson.

The role requires clinical expertise, supervision of staff, and coordination with multiple departments. Ideal candidates will have an MD or DO, valid SC medical license, and experience in medical services

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of internship or one year residency.
• Three years of experience in medical services programs.
• Must be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care to psychiatric patients, including acute and chronic conditions.
• Oversee primary care/medical processes and coordinate with facility leadership.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to nurse practitioners or physician assistants.
• Consult with medical staff and participate in meetings and quality management programs.
• Establish and maintain privileges at tertiary hospitals and coordinate transitions of care.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)

Residency completed

SC Medical License

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Physician who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

This position is located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health, Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital, 130 SC-252, Anderson, SC 29621.

As the Physician, working under general supervision, you will perform a wide range of medical services including examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric patients in a short-term, acute care facility.

Responsibilities For The Physician

• Provide medical care to patients, to include care for both acute/urgent/emergent and ongoing/chronic medical problems. Perform medical consultations as requested. Provide a clinical consultation to primary care nurse practitioners and/or physicians' assistants. Perform all required documentation for clinical encounter: and other matters, according to regulatory and policy standards. As necessary, refer patients for outside specialty consultation.
• Provide oversight for all primary care/medical processes. Identify areas for advancement and improvement in medical re for HPH patients and works with Director of Professional Services and/or facility medical director and facility leadership in implementation. Assist Director of Professional Services and/or facility medical director in assessing quality of care. Serve on assigned committees.
• Provide administrative and clinical supervision to primary care nurse-practitioners or physicians' assistants.
• Consult with other medical staff members and pharmacists in discussion of medication issues and other medical issues that affect psychiatric and other medical concerns. Attend and participate in medical staff meetings, transition of care meetings, and other assigned committee meetings. Participate in peer review and continuous quality management programs and initiatives,
• Establish and maintain ongoing physician privileges at tertiary hospitals, in order to maximize consultation with tertiary providers, access medical records of facuilty patients treated in the tertiary system. Coordinate clinical aspects of transition of facility patients hospitalized at teriary hospital back to facility. Attend teleneurogoly and/or telemedicine consultations with BHDD-OMH neurologist on facility patients.
• Assist in screening of patients referred to facility when necessary to ascertain medical appropriateness for admission.
• Maintain clinical competency by mastering required mandatory and non-mandatory in-services or training, including MANDT, MAPS, CPR, Corporate Compliance, and online training.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of medicine and completion of internship or one (1) year residency training.
• Three (3) years of experience in medical services programs.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work closely and cooperatively with a wide range of patients and professionals.
• Ability to write thorough and comprehensive medical records documenting findings and services performed.
• A Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an approved School of Medicine.
• Completion of internships or one (1) year of residency.
• Must be licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medicine Examiners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employee Must

• Have the ability and dedication to work with severely and persistently mentally ill population.
• Be able to work with repetitive unusual patient behaviors including, but not limited to combative, threatening, acting out and upredictable violence.
• Understand that one may be exposed to blood.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and may be required to lift more during times of emergencies.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.