Urgent Care Physician - Remote Columbia, SC
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Job Description
Prisma Health Urgent Care seeks talented, patient-oriented Physicians who are relentlessly dedicated to ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by putting patients’ needs first.
A role with Prisma Health Urgent Care would be more than a career; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. To provide uncompromising care one patient at a time.
So, we would like to invite you to be part of something bigger, to contribute to a purposeful endeavor that goes beyond the ordinary. Your skills and passion are not just valued; they are essential to our collective success.
The perks of being a Prisma Health Urgent Care team member:
- Life/Work Balance - We offer a flexible 3-day/12-hour week schedule for FT status. No overnight shifts required!
- Competitive Compensation Package + Bonus Plan
- Benefits Eligible at 30 hours or more
- CME Allowance + Paid Time Off
- Fully covered malpractice including tail coverage
- Competitive benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance and MORE
- Matching 401K plan
- Career Growth opportunities
What 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.
- A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the organizations mission to provide uncompromising service.
- A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day!
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Key Responsibilities
Physicians will plan, evaluate, and implement high-quality medical care with appropriate resource management for both adult and pediatric patients, 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 professional development activities.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible and licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina, possessing a current DEA registration and experience with procedures like suturing and reading diagnostic studies such as x-rays and EKGs. Experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is preferred, along with essential certifications like BLS.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 84% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
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).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care Physician - Remote Columbia, SC at Prisma Health Urgent Care a 7.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Urgent Care — ranked against 336 active Urgent Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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