Optum

Urgent Care Physician

SC • Posted 3 days ago
Onsite Full Time Healthcare

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family, is seeking a dedicated Urgent Care Physician to join their team in Sumter, SC. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care for non-emergent illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced setting. As a clinician-led organization, Optum provides extensive resources and support to empower physicians in advancing community health and contributing to new practice initiatives.

Practice Info

  • Colonial Healthcare is a growing multi-specialty healthcare organization in South Carolina.
  • The role involves working in a clinical setting across two locations: Sumter and Manning, South Carolina.
  • The practice is open 7 days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for a wide range of urgent medical conditions.
  • Perform minor procedures and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs, labs, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, echocardiogram, PFT, urodynamic tests).
  • Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care.
  • Communicate with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information.
  • Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
  • Refer 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.

Compensation

  • $25,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
  • The salary range for this role is $222,500 to $376,500 per year.
  • Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target.
  • Urgent care providers have an opportunity to work additional shifts for a pre-determined stipend amount and / or work in the primary care setting.

Benefits

  • A comprehensive benefits package
  • Incentive and recognition programs
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

Shift & Schedule

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Required: M.D. or D.O. from an accredited School of Medicine
  • Required: Board Certification in a specialty field (Emergency, Family or Internal Medicine preferred)
  • Required: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in South Carolina (or willingness to obtain)
  • Required: Active DEA license with no restrictions
  • Required: Ability to obtain ACLS & BLS certification within 90 days of employment
  • Required: Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Preferred: Experience with EMR systems
  • Preferred: Solid knowledge of urgent care protocols and procedures
  • Preferred: Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
  • Preferred: Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control standards
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