Family Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Coverage at Inpatient Facility in South Carolina

Job description

About the facility

This mental health facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to adult patients requiring behavioral health treatment with dedicated medical support staff and nursing personnel. The facility operates with established protocols to ensure quality primary care delivery within the behavioral health treatment framework, supporting both medical and psychiatric care coordination.

About the facility location

South Carolina offers diverse attractions ranging from historic plantations and gardens like Magnolia Plantation to coastal experiences at Broadway at the Beach and scenic sunset cruises in Murrells Inlet. The state features outdoor adventures including zipline experiences over Lake Keowee and tubing activities, alongside cultural attractions such as the Charleston Tea Garden and Morris Island Lighthouse. Visitors can enjoy baseball games with local teams including the Columbia Fireflies, Greenville Drive, Myrtle Beach Pelicans, and Charleston Riverdogs throughout the region.

About the clinician's workday

The physician will deliver comprehensive primary care services to adult patients with mental health needs in an inpatient facility environment, focusing on medical management alongside psychiatric treatment. Clinical duties include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic conditions, treating acute illnesses, and providing preventive healthcare services while maintaining accurate documentation. The position requires working day shift hours with no call requirements, managing primary care needs for approximately 30-32 patients on the assigned floor while collaborating with nursing staff, medical assistants, and behavioral health teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the specialized mental health treatment framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 30-32 on floor, lower daily encounters
• Support staff: Nursing staff, medical assistants, and administrative support
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes

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