Physician / Medical Director / South Carolina / Locum tenens / Medical Director Job

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