Urgent Care Physician in Sumter and Manning, SC Position Available In Clarendon, South Carolina

$10 ,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Urgent Care Physician to join our team in Sumter, SC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Colonial Healthcare is a growing multi-specialty healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to patients across South Carolina. As part of the Optum family, we are transforming the way clinicians work and live-offering a collaborative, patient-centered environment with access to advanced resources and support. We are seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Physician to join our Urgent Care team. This role is ideal for a provider who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations governing the legal scope of medical practice.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care for a wide range of urgent medical conditions (sore throat, respiratory illness, rashes and skin infections, sprains and strains, fracture care, cuts, burns and others) Perform minor procedures and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs, labs, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, echocardiogram, PFT, urodynamic tests, and more) Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Communicates with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate Collaborate with advanced practice providers and clinical staff to ensure seamless patient care Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record Follows established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices. Participates in facility in-services, required training, recruiting, required staff meetings, and other clinic operations procedures Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold clinical best practices Supervision of advance practice providers when appropriate and abide by all associated rules and regulations Orientation and training of new practitioners when necessary. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of support staff as required

Position Highlights:

Open 7 days per week M-F 7:30am-6pm Sat/Sun – 7:30am – 5pm Providers are required to work 13 shifts per month Clinician will work rotating shifts between our two locations, Sumter and Manning, South Carolina. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other sites, the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs. Urgent care providers have an opportunity to work additional shifts for a pre-determined stipend amount and / or work in the primary care setting. Colonial Healthcare, joined Optum in 2024, is a primary care medical practice with additional specialties and ancillary diagnostic services that focuses on families. Colonial Healthcare aims to enhance the overall quality of life for their patients. To achieve this objective, they adopted a patient-centric approach that focuses on providing continuous, high-quality care across the entire lifespan, ranging from childhood to adulthood. The organization emphasizes on incorporating cutting-edge medical advancements while maintaining solid ties to family values and nurturing relationships with their patients. Together, we’re making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

M.D. or D.O. from an accredited School of Medicine Board Certification in a specialty field (Family Medicine or Internal Medicine preferred) Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in South Carolina (or willingness to obtain) Active DEA license with no restrictions Ability to obtain

ACLS & BLS

certification within 90 days of employment Proficiency with

MS Word, Outlook, and Excel Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with EMR systems Solid knowledge of urgent care protocols and procedures Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA regulations Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control standards The salary range for this role is $222,500 to $376,500 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.