Plans, organizes and directs medical activities in a state hospital, medical institution, mental health center, clinic or health service program; provides specialized medical treatment services to patients.
Plans and directs medical treatment and care services within a specialized section of a state hospital, medical institution, clinic or health services program or for multiple medical facilities. Establishes and directs administrative and treatment procedures and guidelines for medical care services. Assesses statewide needs in medical specialty. Diagnoses disorders, administers treatment services and prescribes medication to patients; monitors and evaluates patient care and treatment services. Provides consultative services and educational programs; attends and participates in staff meetings, conferences, lectures, seminars and case presentations. Supervises and trains both professional and nonprofessional employees performing functions in health care and related activities. Ensures that professional services programs adhere to departmental policies and regulations, federal and state laws and regulations and applicable accreditation programs. Evaluates program activities of health services and coordinates them with those of related organizations.
Knowledge of theory, principles and practices of the applied field of medicine. Knowledge of techniques involved in the care and treatment of patients. Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, rules and regulations and policies and standards used in rendering medical care. Knowledge of recent developments and pertinent federal and state laws, rules and regulations in the applicable field of medicine. Ability to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. Ability to plan and direct professional services and administrative activities within the designated program area. Ability to write and interpret professional, technical and administrative reports and papers. Ability to prepare educational materials and demonstrate and teach the principles and techniques of the applicable specialty. Ability to supervise professional and nonprofessional employees in the care and treatment of patients. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state officials, other professionals and the general public.
Licensed or eligibility for licensure to practice medicine in South Carolina.
Graduation from an accredited medical school, plus completion of an internship or one year of residency training.