Salary: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 Annually

Location : Florence County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 170351

Agency: DDSN-Pee Dee Regional Center

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: 12/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: UB27

Position Number:: 60013570

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min.: $150,000.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $250,000.00

Opening Date: 10/25/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Online applications must be submitted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ddsn. You must include ALL current and previous work history and education.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

*This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still be considered and do not need to reapply*

About Our Agency
The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of:

intellectual disability and related disabilities
autism spectrum disorder
traumatic brain injury
spinal cord injury and similar disability

About Pee Dee Regional Center
Pee Dee Regional Center is a residential facility of the South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs located in Florence, SC serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Job Responsibilities
Through professional oversight, the incumbent ensures that medical services provided at Pee Dee Center comply with Health Care Guidelines, ICF guidelines, Internal Procedures, and Departmental Directives. Actively evaluates, diagnoses, and treats medical disorders or injuries for consumers. Facilitates the exchange of medical information and ideas between physicians, nurse practitioners and related professional staff.

Serves as Medical Director providing professional oversight to medical providers (staff physicians and nurse practitioners). Ensures that residents receive preventative services and prompt treatment for acute and chronic health conditions with DPH standards for physician's services. Ensures 24 hour physician medical coverage for the residents.
Prepares medical histories and examines new residents admitted to Pee Dee Center. Provides physicals to all residents in assigned caseload on an annual basis.
Diagnoses physical disorders and administers medical treatment as required to meet the health needs of residents in assigned patient caseload. Documents medical status in physician's notes. Assists in coverage for other physician's caseload as required.
Participates in interdisciplinary Team Meetings and Quarterly Drug Reviews as required to address patient care.
Provides medical care to residents after hours, holidays, and weekends on a scheduled rotation.
Other related duties as assigned by the Facility Administrator.

The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Graduate of an approved and accredited school of medicine with a M.D. Degree; completion of internship or one year residency training program.
Preferred Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of principles and practice of medicine in the care and treatment of the physically ill; extensive knowledge of the techniques involved in diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries. Knowledge of primary care medicine with the ability to function in an outpatient, long-term care setting. Ability to supervise professional staff. Strong communication skills; ability to convey clear and concise instructions to colleagues and staff; good interpersonal skills; good organizational skills.
Additional Comments

About Our Agency: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (DDSN) is the state agency that plans, develops, coordinates, and funds services for South Carolinians with the severe, lifelong disabilities of intellectual disability and related disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury and similar disability.

EEO Statement: DDSN provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex --including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Employment Contingency: Employment is contingent upon our receipt of the following required pre-employment screenings: medical screening - to include a drug screening; State and Federal background criminal record checks (to include FBI fingerprinting), SC Dept. of Social Services' Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry screening, and CMS "List of Excluded Individuals/Entities" screening; SC Dept. of Motor Vehicles Driving Record check; and a review of transcripts verifying educational credentials. We reserve the right to rescind this offer in the event minimum requirements are not met to include positions that require certifications and/or licensure, your application is incomplete or inaccurate, or our review of your background uncovers information, including opinions of previous employers and references, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Immunization: If this position requires the applicant to work directly with DDSN consumers, a (2) step PPD testing or QuantiFERON TB Gold testing must be completed prior to beginning employment. All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

State Disaster Plan: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DDSN employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

Employee Referral: The South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs supports a Referral Incentive Reward and a Retention Bonus program. You may contact Human Resource for further information.

Supplemental Questions: Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the State application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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If you have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony criminal offense after your 17th birthday, you MUST list this information under agency-wide question #1 (unless you have taken steps to expunge your record). This includes fraudulent checks, driving under suspension, disorderly conduct, shoplifting, etc. You may only omit minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets & seatbelt violations, etc. *Please note that conviction of a criminal offense does not bar you from employment in all cases; each conviction is evaluated individually. However, failure to list convictions is considered falsification of the application and may be grounds for termination. It is your responsibility to know what is on your criminal record. If you have charges on your record that appear within a court disposition (result) you will be asked to provide that information if selected for employment. If you have questions, please inquire before you complete your application. Please indicate your understanding of this statement.

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Do you have work related experience in a clinical, public health, or institutional setting?

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If you answered yes to #2, please describe your work-related experience. If not, please answer, "none."

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Are you licensed as a Physician by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners?

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Do you have a license to prescribe psychotropic medications?

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Do you currently work for or have you previously worked for a SC State Agency?

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Please list the current/previous SC State Agency you have worked for. If not, please indicate "N/A."

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I understand that ONLY a complete and accurate application will be considered. I have included ALL current and previous work history and education and know that my resume will NOT be accepted nor reviewed to determine if I have met the qualifications of the position; it will be passed over. I understand that providing false, misleading, or inaccurate information on this application or during the interview process is grounds for disqualification, or termination if already hired. Additionally, the supplemental questions are considered part of my official application. By checking "Yes" I certify that I have followed the application instructions.

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