Medical University Hospital Authority logo
Medical University Hospital AuthorityPosted 2 months ago

Medical University of South Carolina Physician, Part Time (MD/DO) Lexington County Detention Center, Lexington, SC

On-siteColumbia, South Carolina, United States

Part TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge

Job Summary

Provide direct medical care for the incarcerated population through telehealth and in-person visits, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions. Conduct intake evaluations, chronic care clinics, urgent assessments, and medically necessary follow-up care while overseeing evidence-based clinical practices to ensure patient safety. Collaborate with detention center leadership, nursing administration, and mental health providers to coordinate integrated care, and serve as the primary clinical liaison for medical issues and risk mitigation. Review and implement clinical policies in accordance with correctional healthcare standards and regulatory requirements. Participate in quality improvement, utilization review, and infection control activities to maintain compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of South Carolina (or eligibility for licensure)
  • DEA
  • Commitment to ethical, equitable, and patient‐centered care within a correctional setting

Desired Qualifications

  • Board certification
  • Experience in correctional medicine
  • Experience in primary care
  • Experience in emergency medicine
  • Experience in internal medicine
  • Experience in family medicine
  • Comfort managing a broad scope of medical conditions in a constrained, high‐acuity environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams

Hiring someone like this?

Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.

Get started

Apply to this job in one click with Sorce

Apply on Sorce