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Prisma Health
Sumter, South Carolina

Physician - Family Medicine - Sumter

Family MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary The Prisma Health Physician is responsible for the provision of quality medical services to patients of Prisma Health-University Medical Group Accountabilities Engages in the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of disease, defects or injuries and recommend or prescribe treatments for the relief or cure of physical, mental or functional ailments or defects.

Renders medical treatment to his or her patients consistent with generally accepted professional standards of care without regard to their ability to pay for such treatment and without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, or age.

Completes accurate, legible, and timely records with respect to all medical examinations and procedures; to accurately use Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases codes.

Provides after hours call coverage equally with other physicians of the Practice unless there is an agreement otherwise.

Complies with standards of accepted medical practice, the rules and regulations of managed care organizations and other payors, including but not limited to Medicare and Medicaid (except to the extent those rules conflict with Physician’s professional medical judgment), and the standards of the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.

Enhances clinical skills by maintaining sufficient continuing medical education to meet the requirements of the Physician’s certification and/or state licensing board. Agrees to actively participate in non-revenue generating activities which serve to advance the Vision and Mission of Prisma Health.

As an Academic Health Center, these activities may range from serving on committees, community outreach, helping to meet the teaching, the research goals and/or other activities as determined by the appropriate Department Chair.

These important expectations are shared by all providers within Prisma Health–University Medical Group and are key elements of a high performing, integrated, physician led organization. Participates in responding to requests for proposals for managed care contracts.

Participates in the establishment of quality assurance programs, utilization management programs, patient education services, and patient satisfaction programs.

Assists Employer in obtaining and maintaining any and all licenses, permits and other authorizations, plus achieving any applicable accreditation standards that relate to the business of Physician's Practice or Department.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Successful Completion of Residency; Board Certified or Board Eligible; Medical Staff Privileges Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses Must be licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment Controlled Substance License in state of employment Drug Enforcement Agency Number Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of Office Equipment (fax/copier) Mathematical skills Specialty specific skills Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location 115 N Sumter St Sumter Facility 3310 Family Medicine Sumter Suite 400 Department 33101000 Family Medicine Sumter Suite 400-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Key Responsibilities

The physician is responsible for providing quality medical services, including the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and injuries. They must maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality assurance and community outreach activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and have successfully completed a residency. Required credentials include state medical licensure, a Controlled Substance License, and a DEA number.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical Record Keeping

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

In South Carolina, the Family Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$269k (14 salary observations; 85 listings), vs ~$264k nationally (1,253 salary observations; 6,168 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 54% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Family Medicine - Sumter at Prisma Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,305 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution50 jobs · 36 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks42 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
81%
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
57% this job
Relocation assistance
43%
Loan repayment
24%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,557 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Sumter

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$207k
Typical market rent
$1,509/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.0
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sumter, SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.