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

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan options (defined-benef

401(k)/457 plan

Job summary

The State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a physician to care for inmates across facilities. You will diagnose and treat a range of medical conditions, order tests, and coordinate referrals as needed.

You will participate in on-call rotations, maintain medical records per standards, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations while maintaining licensure and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school and SC license or eligibility.
• Completion of an internship or one year residency training.
• Current BLS certification and prescriptive privileges (DEA) are required.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat inmates with acute, chronic, and emergent conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, imaging, and labs.
• Develop and manage treatment plans and coordinate referrals and off-site care when needed.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Residency training

Job description

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.

Minimum And Additional 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.

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

Benefits For State Employees

• 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.


• 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.


• 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.