Primary Care Physician - Camden, SC - Optum
Listed compensation
$238k-$384k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician to join our team in Camden, SC. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
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. 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.
We Offer the Following
- Full- Time; work-life balance
- Autonomy to practice at the peak of your license
- Supported to grow your practice and patient panel
- Usage of electronic medical record system; eClinicalWorks
- Dedicated physician colleagues, advanced practice providers and ancillary support staff
Primary Responsibilities
- Examines, diagnoses, and treats patients for acute injuries, infections, and illnesses
- Counsels and educates patients and families about acute and chronic conditions or concerns
- Formulates diagnostic and treatment plans
- Prescribes and administers medications, therapies, and procedures
- Orders lab and imaging tests to determine and manage an immediate treatment plan and provides advice on follow up
- Coordination of care with specialists and appropriate ancillary services
- Completes all documentation in a timely manner
- Maintains quality of care standards as defined by the practice
- Compensation and Benefits Highlights
- Excellent compensation
- Sign on bonus
- Performance bonus eligibility
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Excellent PTO package
- Company paid malpractice insurance
- Licensure and CME reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
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.
- Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active unrestricted license to practice medicine in South Carolina or be willing to obtain
- Current DEA
- Experience using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $237,500 - $384,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.
We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The physician will examine, diagnose, and treat patients for acute and chronic conditions while formulating comprehensive treatment plans. They are also responsible for coordinating care with specialists, maintaining accurate medical documentation, and educating patients on their health needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine. An active, unrestricted medical license in South Carolina and a current DEA registration are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$311k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $332k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
UnitedHealth Group ranks #4 of 12 employers hiring Primary Care on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 1,189 active listings.
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