Urgent Care Physician – APP Supervision

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Deliver clinical oversight, consultation, and assistance to Advanced Practice Providers in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, clinical standards, and organizational requirements.

• Maintain a formal relationship as a supervising or collaborating physician with the South Carolina Medical Board.

• Execute oversight, documentation, clinical reviews, delegation, and associated responsibilities.

• Offer prompt clinical consultation and support to APPs during designated supervision or coverage periods via telephone or other approved communication methods.

• Provide clinical guidance and review cases that necessitate physician involvement, including high-risk complaints, critical findings, abnormal vital signs, ECGs, and other situations requiring physician escalation.

• Give clinical direction, including recommendations for further evaluation, treatment, plan-of-care modifications, follow-up, or escalation to a higher level of care.

• Review and cosign APP documentation when necessary.

• Offer added clinical support and case reviews for newly hired, newly credentialed, or designated APPs during orientation or enhanced supervision phases.

• Engage in quality improvement and peer review initiatives related to APP practice.

• Deliver clinical feedback and escalate significant quality or patient safety issues.

• Support APP practice within the authorized scope of practice and requirements regarding supervision, collaboration, delegation, and prescriptive authority.

• Act as Supervising Physician for assigned centers on designated days under the team-based physician coverage model.

• Provide consultation and support to APPs at assigned and, when necessary, nearby Prisma Health Urgent Care centers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a resident of South Carolina.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible and possess a valid medical license to practice in South Carolina.

• Current DEA registration is required.

• Experience with procedures such as suturing and abscess drainage is essential.

• Proficient in interpreting diagnostic studies, including X-rays and EKGs.

• BLS certification (we will provide this if necessary).

• Must meet the eligibility criteria for credentialing as set forth by Prisma Health Urgent Care / WellStreet Urgent Care.

• Preferably have experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

• Exceptional bedside manner with both children and adults.

• A positive, energetic demeanor that motivates fellow team members.

• A strong sense of service and team orientation, devoid of arrogance.

• A commitment to contributing to the development and maintenance of an outstanding organization.

• Willingness to go above and beyond to ensure an exceptional experience for patients and to support and guide the center team in achieving the same.

• A desire to collaborate with others in a lively and supportive environment while reinforcing the organization's mission of delivering uncompromising service.

• A passionate commitment to serving others, enhancing community health, and enjoying every day at work.

🏝️ Benefits

• BLS certification will be provided if required.