Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that values?Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
We are looking for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population. You will assess and provide treatment to patients of various age groups. You will collaborate with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient. You will enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Examine patients and their medical records
Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
Prescribe medications
Maintain accurate records and schedules
Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
Oversee patients' overall health
Promote good health practices
Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
Provide Quality Patient Care
What makes an Optum organization different?
Practice at the peak of their license
We recognize that if you want to provide good care and do it well, you can't do it alone - this is the foundation of the team-based care model
The culture is one of clinical innovation and transformation
We are a top performer of the Quadruple Aim initiative
We are influencing change on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local organizations
Compensation & Benefits Highlights:
Compensation based on quality, not quantity - including income guarantee with bonus incentives
Dedicated CME Time & Allowance
Excellent PTO package
Robust retirement package including employer funded contributions
ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Company paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage
Provider Partnership track with Optum
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:
Unrestricted NP or PA licensure in the state of South Carolina or application in process
Board Certified or in the process of obtaining certification
Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
Clinical experience in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
Preferred Qualifications:
1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner
Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
Proven excellent communication skills
Proven team spirit with a positive attitude
Proven willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience
About OptumCare:
At OptumCare, we've found that putting clinicians at the center of care is the best way to improve lives. Our physician-led organization is one of the most dynamic and progressive health care organizations in the world, serving over 17 million people through more than 45,000 aligned physicians and 9,000 advanced practice clinicians. You will find our team working in local clinics, surgery centers and urgent care centers, within care models focused on managing risk, higher quality outcomes and driving change through collaboration and innovation. Learn more at www.workatoptum.com.
Would you thrive with OptumCare?
Do you practice evidence-based medicine?
Are you seeking a practice focused on patient-centered quality care, not volume?
Are you a team player - comfortable delegating and empowering teams?
Are you constantly seeking better ways to do things?
Do you want to be part of something better?
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.