Urgent Care Physician- Columbia, SC
Job Description
About the Role
Join Prisma Health Urgent Care as a Urgent Care Physician – 3-Day Week, No Nights in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- WILL YOU DO: * Our Talented Physicians plan, evaluate, and implement high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children in cooperation with center physicians * Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of Prisma Health Urgent Care by delivering the highest standard of patient satisfaction at all times * Provides patient care within the respective clinical area which complies with the Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations and Prisma Health Urgent Care policies and procedures * Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff * Provides an authenticated report of all services rendered and maintains accurate and complete records in an acceptable manner * Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement * Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care * Participates in activities that enhance professional development, complete and maintain certification in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, PALS, or NALS and maintains any additional specialty training/certifications as required by the area assigned * This position will report to the Regional Medical Director (RMD) and/or Area Clinical Operations Director (ACOD) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Board Certified (or Board Eligible) and Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice * Licensed Physician in accordance with the state of South Carolina * Current DEA registration * Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses * Experience with reading diagnostic studies including x-rays and EKGs * BLS certification (we will provide this if needed) * Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care * Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine preferred * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: * Outstanding bedside manner with children and adults * Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and other employees * Positive, energetic attitude which inspires other team members * Sense of service and team orientation absent of hubris * Desire to contribute to building and maintaining a great organization In addition to the above requirements, we are seeking team members with the following qualities: * Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
- provide uncompromising care one patient at a time.
- implement high quality medical care with appropriate resource management to patients, both adults and children.
- provide this if needed) * Meets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Ca.
Requirements
- Board Certified (or Board Eligible) and Licensed to practice medicine in the state of practice
- Licensed Physician in accordance with the state of South Carolina
- Current DEA registration
- Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers day shifts only, a signing bonus. Work with Prisma Health Urgent Care in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician- Columbia, SC at Prisma Health Urgent Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Urgent Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
This Urgent Care position at Prisma Health Urgent Care is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Resource Management, Patient Satisfaction, Medical Documentation, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, ATLS Certification, PALS Certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.
Core responsibilities: Physicians plan, evaluate, and implement high-quality medical care for both adults and children, adhering to service standards to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction. They must provide authenticated reports of services, maintain accurate records, and participate in operational and profe...
Benefits package: Flexible 3-Day/12-Hour Week, No Overnight Shifts, Competitive Compensation, Bonus Plan, CME Allowance, Paid Time Off, Malpractice Coverage with Tail, Medical Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Urgent Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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