Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Primary Care - Optum/Colonial Healthcare

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a NP or PA to join our team in Columbia, 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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Active SC license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active DEA license with no restrictions
• Ability to obtain ACLS & BLS certification within 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMR systems
• Strong knowledge of urgent care protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control standards

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $104,500 to $156,000. 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.

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. requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.