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

Job Description Summary

About: MUSC Health, in partnership with the Lexington County Detention Center in Lexington, SC, is seeking a Physician to provide part-time outpatient medical care for incarcerated patients. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through the evaluation and management of new and established patients, care coordination, and collaboration with onsite clinical, custody, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate is a physician committed to quality, safety, continuity of care, and making a meaningful impact while providing strong clinical leadership within a unique healthcare setting.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC006016 MCP - Lexington County Detention Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-02

Scheduled Weekly Hours

14

Work Shift

Job Description

About: MUSC Health, in partnership with the Lexington County Detention Center in Lexington, SC, is seeking a Physician to provide part-time outpatient medical care for incarcerated patients. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care through the evaluation and management of new and established patients, care coordination, and collaboration with onsite clinical, custody, and administrative teams. The ideal candidate is a physician committed to quality, safety, continuity of care, and making a meaningful impact while providing strong clinical leadership within a unique healthcare setting.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted medical license in the state of South Carolina (or eligibility for licensure).

• Board certification preferred, experience in correctional medicine, primary care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or family medicine strongly desired.

• 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.

• Commitment to ethical, equitable, and patient‑centered care within a correctional setting.

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Position Highlights:

• 12 hours a week, part time

• Provide direct medical care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions for the incarcerated population through telehealth and in person as needed.

• Oversee and guide evidence‑based clinical practices to ensure high standards of care and patient safety.

• Conduct intake evaluations, chronic care clinics, urgent/emergent assessments, and medically necessary follow‑up care as needed.

• Review and implement clinical policies, procedures, and protocols in accordance with correctional healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate closely with detention center leadership, nursing administration, mental health providers, and ancillary services to ensure integrated and coordinated care.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization review, infection control, and performance improvement activities.

• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards applicable to correctional healthcare.

• Serve as the primary clinical liaison for detention center administration on medical issues, risk mitigation, and healthcare operations.

Benefits & Resources for Providers:

• Competitive compensation

• Employer-funded retirement plans

• Paid occurrence malpractice coverage

• Epic EHR with provider-centered optimization and robust user support

• AI-enabled documentation and workflow tools integrated into Epic to reduce administrative burden and support clinical decision-making at the point of care

• Opportunity to lead and shape healthcare delivery within the Horry County Detention Center

Life in (Lexington County): Life in Lexington County, South Carolina offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and Southern charm. Located near Columbia, Lexington County is known for its welcoming communities, excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and easy access to outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy a relaxed lifestyle with boating, fishing, and lake activities on Lake Murray, along with local parks, shopping, dining, and community events. With a growing economy and convenient access to city amenities, Lexington County provid