Job Details2024-05-20T13:50:10+00:00

Per Diem Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

Requisition Number: 2282698
Job Category: Healthcare Delivery
Primary Location: Sumter, SC

Doctor consulting nurse at nurse station.

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$3,500 Sign-on Bonus for Individuals Who Have Not Previously Participated in This Program

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Urgent Care team in Sumter, 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.   

 

Position Highlights:

  • Open 7 days per week
    • M-F 7:30am-6pm
    • Sat/Sun – 7:30am – 5pm
  • Clinicians typically work 12 hour shifts
  • Can hire part time or full time hours
  • Clinician will work rotating shifts between our 2 locations

 

We offer treatment for minor illness and injuries, including:

  • Sore Throat
  • Sinus Infections
  • Colds
  • Respiratory Illness
  • Influenza
  • Stomach Illness
  • Rashes and Skin Infections
  • Sprains and Strains
  • Initial Fracture Care
  • Cuts
  • Burns

 

Onsite Lab and the capability for the following tests and procedures:

  • X-rays
  • CT Scan
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Echocardiogram
  • Vascular Ultrasound
  • HunterHeart® Lab Testing
  • PreDx Diabetic Screening
  • Urodynamic Tests
  • And many more

 

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:

  • Unrestricted NP or PA licensure in the state of South Carolina
  • Board certified 
  • Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
  • 1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records
  • Availability to work 24 hours per month, with expectations that 16 of the 24 hours/month could be during off-hours (after 5 pm, on weekends, and/or holidays)
    • not to exceed 960 hours in a calendar year

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical experience working as a provider in an emergency medicine or urgent care setting
  • Proven knowledge of health and patient care regulations
  • Demonstrated fluency in EMR systems & technology
  • Proven excellent communication skills
  • Proven team spirit with a positive attitude
  • Proven willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience

 

The hourly range for this role is $43.17 to $84.95 per hour based on full-time employment. 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.

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2282698

Business Segment Optum Care Delivery

Employee Status Temporary

Job Level Individual Contributor

Travel No

Additional Locations
Manning, SC, US

Overtime Status Non-exempt

Schedule Part-time

Shift Variable

Telecommuter Position No

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