Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Physician to join our team in Sumter, 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
The salary range for this role is $226,000 to $366,000 per year. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, 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.
Skills Required
- M.D. or D.O.
- Board Certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
- Active unrestricted license to practice medicine in South Carolina or willingness to obtain one
- Current DEA registration
- Experience using MS Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Pass a pre-employment drug test
Optum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO accrues each pay period with eight paid U.S. holidays plus a floating holiday, and generous time away is consistently emphasized. This breadth supports planned and unplanned time off beyond standard vacation days.
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Parental & Family Support — Six weeks of paid parental leave, up to two weeks of paid caregiver leave, Bright Horizons back‑up care, and adoption assistance signal strong family-oriented support. EAP access with counseling sessions further extends help to employees and their households.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, Calm app membership, tuition reimbursement, commuter and FSA accounts, and broad employee discounts expand everyday wellbeing resources. Free or low‑cost virtual visits complement these lifestyle supports.
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What We Do
Optum, part of the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. At Optum, we support your well-being with an understanding team, extensive benefits and rewarding opportunities. By joining us, you’ll have the resources to drive system transformation while we help you take care of your future. We recognize the power of connection to drive change, improve efficiency and make a difference in health care. Join a team where your skills and ideas can make an impact and where collaboration is key to creating technology that produces healthier outcomes.
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