The staff physician role aims to develop a community-based, family-centered primary care program focused on improving access, health outcomes, prevention, health education, and evidence-based chronic disease management.
Key responsibilities include creating individualized care plans, practicing preventive medicine, administering immunizations, collaborating with specialists and staff, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring high-quality patient care across all life stages and care settings.
The physician must adhere to established standards, cooperate with legal and administrative requirements, and support practice development and continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Director of Family Medicine, the role involves directing support staff, precepting providers and students, and working with a large patient panel. Performance evaluations focus on productivity, diagnosis, treatment, patient rapport, and compliance.
Qualifications include a medical degree from an accredited school, active South Carolina medical license, board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and strong interpersonal, organizational, and clinical skills. The role requires effective communication, confidentiality, stress management, and physical ability to perform medical duties in a moderate work environment with some travel.