Physician Assistant, Primary Care Clinic, Sumter, SC

Opportunities with Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join our team and advance your career within a leading primary care and specialty medical practice that prides itself on family-focused, patient-centric care. With over 25 years of experience, offices across Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning, SC, and a commitment to reducing wait times and integrating cutting-edge medical advancements, we offer a supportive environment where you can grow professionally. Our dedication to improving the quality of life for our patients through coordinated care and advanced diagnostic services is unwavering. Be part of a network that values Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We are looking for a Physician Assistant to diagnose and treat health conditions, as well as promote good health practices. In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with patients, their family members, healthcare providers, and office staff while providing high quality direct patient care in a clinic setting. You will enjoy profound job satisfaction as you impact the care and comfort of our patient population. You will assess and provide treatment to patients of various age groups. You will collaborate with a physician to achieve the best health outcomes for the patient. You will enjoy opportunities for career growth and continuing education opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Examine patients and their medical records
• Order and study diagnostic tests (blood tests, X-rays etc.)
• Diagnose health conditions and illnesses
• Propose treatments for chronic and infectious diseases
• Prescribe medications
• Maintain accurate records and schedules
• Inform patients about their health conditions and prescribed medications
• Educate patients and their family members on diseases, epidemics and prevention
• Oversee patients’ overall health
• Promote good health practices
• Advance professional knowledge and conduct research
• Provide Quality Patient Care

Required Qualifications:

• Unrestricted PA licensure in the state of South Carolina or application in process
• Board Certified or in the process of obtaining certification
• Active and unrestricted DEA License or ability to obtain prior to start
• Clinical experience in a clinic, hospital, ER or other setting
• Proficient computer skills including the ability to document medical information with written and electronic medical records

Preferred **Qualifications:**

• 1+ years of experience as a
• Expertise in primary care, acute care and chronic care practices
• Knowledge of health and patient care regulations
• Proven excellent communication skills
• Proven team spirit with a positive attitude
• Proven willingness to continue gaining knowledge and clinical experience