Physician - Pediatric Pulmonology - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC invites a physician to join Prisma Health-University Medical Group in Pediatric Pulmonology. The physician provides quality medical services, follows professional standards, and collaborates across departments.

The role includes after-hours coverage, documentation with CPT/ICD codes, participation in academic and teaching activities, and contribution to quality and patient-satisfaction programs.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and licensed to practice.
• Residency completed; board certification or eligibility required.
• Medical staff privileges and SC licensure expected.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, prevent, or treat diseases and prescribe treatments.
• Provide medical care regardless of patient payment or background.
• Maintain accurate records and use CPT/ICD codes appropriately.
• Provide after-hours call coverage with the practice team.
• Comply with medical standards and payer regulations including Medicare/Medicaid.
• Pursue continuing medical education to meet certification/licensing needs.
• Participate in non-revenue activities to advance Prisma Health's mission.
• Assist in proposals for managed care contracts.
• Support quality assurance, utilization management, and patient education programs.
• Aid in obtaining licenses, permits, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Office Equipment knowledge

Mathematical skills

Specialty specific skills

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency completed

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Medical Staff Privileges

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group

Accountabilities

• Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.
• Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.
• Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.
• Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.
• Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.
• Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board.
• Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health. As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair. These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization.
• Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.
• Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.
• Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician’s Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
• Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

• South Carolina Medical License
• South Carolina Controlled Substance License
• Drug Enforcement Agency Number

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Basic Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier)
• Mathematical skills
• Specialty specific skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

9 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3464 Pediatric Pulmonology 9 Med Park 505

Department

34641000 Pediatric Pulmonology 9 Med Park 505-Practice Operations

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