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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in North Charleston, SC
Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Hospitalist in North Charleston, SCLocumJobsNetwork • Charleston, US
Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in North Charleston, SC

Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Hospitalist in North Charleston, SC

LocumJobsNetwork • Charleston, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Hospitalist MD in North Charleston, South Carolina, 29418!

About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Title : Medical Director
  • Job Type : Locum Tenens
  • Location : North Charleston, SC
  • Service Setting : Adult Day Health Center and Primary Care Clinic
  • Coverage Type : Clinical + Administrative
  • Coverage Period : Asap - Ongoing
  • Clinical Shift Schedule : TBD
  • On-Call Shift Schedule : 24 / 7 coverage oversight required
  • Call Type : Administrative / Clinical Oversight
  • Call Ratio : As needed for triage and coverage systems
  • Call Response Time : Immediate availability required

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics : Frail and elderly populations
  • Patient Volume / Census : Variable based on program size
  • Admissions : Oversight responsibility
  • Rounding : Occasional (as needed for oversight)
  • Phone Consults : Frequent (administrative and clinical guidance)
  • Case Mix : Complex geriatric patients with commodities in community-based care

    • FACILITY INFORMATION

  • Office Equipment Available : Standard office and clinical tools
  • Specialty Backup Available : Interdisciplinary teams and contracted specialists
  • Support Staff Available : Physicians, NPs, nurses, clinic and allied health professionals
  • Reason for Coverage : Leadership of medical operations

    • PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

  • Hospital Privileges Required : Yes
  • Credentialing Timeline : As per agency requirements

    • COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Rate : TBD
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Valid driver's license and auto insurance required REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • Oversight of clinical services and infection control
  • Implementation of quality and compliance processes
  • Coding accuracy oversight and peer review

    • JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Licenses : MD / DO with current state license and DEA registration
  • Certifications : Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine (Geriatrics preferred)
  • Experience : Minimum 3 years in medical leadership and 3 years working with frail elderly
  • Other Qualifications : Leadership in managed care and interdisciplinary environments required

    • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee clinical care delivery and medical supervision
  • Lead Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs
  • Collaborate with HR to recruit and support clinical staff
  • Develop and implement policies, procedures, and job descriptions
  • Ensure 24 / 7 medical coverage system and triage coordination
  • Participate in compliance and licensing reviews
  • Supervise Infection Control activities and ensure OSHA adherence
  • Analyze KPIs, manage clinical budgets, and improve service efficiency
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement

    • 1637647EXPPLAT

    About Adelphi Locums

    Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.

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