Pediatrician Position Available In Darlington, South Carolina

Description Overview For over 45 years, CareSouth Carolina has served as a medical home for the folks living in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. We are a community health center where people can experience healing, caring relationships, regardless of their personal circumstance. Job Description The pediatrician works as part of CareSouth’s provider team, performing a variety of direct patient services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation/monitoring as needed. The physician may also perform specialty services after training, credentialing, and certification. The duties of the position include: Provide primary care for pediatric patients, including histories, exams, lab tests, prescriptions, and referrals within prescribed, up-to-date guidelines and protocols. Perform accurate and timely documentation of histories, subjective findings, physical exams, plans, prescriptions, and follow-up in the Electronic Health Records System within 48 hours of the visit. Ensure that health education is provided with each patient encounter when applicable. Provide the guardian with information concerning the patient’s evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Engage the guardian in participation and decisions involving the patient’s healthcare. This includes advice on diet, exercise, and disease-preventive measures Collaboration with clinical and other staff to achieve improved patient care & outcomes Attend CareSouth meetings, to include site meetings, department meetings, and provider meetings Provide timely coordination of care among internal and external ancillary providers and hospitals to provide high-quality care between departments and facilities Prioritize Value-Based Care at all patient visits Willingly serves as the collaborating physician for nurse practitioners in the organization. This collaboration will be defined by the collaborative practice agreement. Completes medical chart reviews to assess and evaluate whether relevant standards of care were followed, determine the results of treatment programs, and identify areas in need of improvement Education and Experience Must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school Must be Board Certified in the field of practice Must hold a valid license to practice in South Carolina A minimum of one to three years of experience is preferred Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage stressful situations Location Bennettsville, SC Hours Monday – Friday; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CareSouth Carolina is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all. We seek to have a diverse, inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.