Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Colonial Healthcare, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a NP or PA to join our 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care for a wide range of urgent medical conditions (sore throat, respiratory illness, rashes and skin infections, sprains and strains, fracture care, cuts, burns and others).
• Perform minor procedures and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., X-rays, EKGs, labs, CT scans, ultrasound, MRI, echocardiogram, PFT, urodynamic tests, and more).
• Develops and implements patient management plans, records progress notes, and assists in provision of continuity of care. Communicates with patients regarding testing results, follow-up care, and additional information.
• Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.
• Follows established policies, procedures, objectives, and recommended referral practices. Participates in facility in-services, required training, recruiting, required staff meetings, and other clinic operations procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and uphold clinical best practices.

Position Highlights:

• Open 7 days per week
• M-F 7:30am-6pm
• Sat/Sun - 7:30am - 5pm
• Providers are required to work 13 shifts per month
• Clinician will work rotating shifts between our two locations, Sumter and Manning, South Carolina. Requires working in a clinical setting. The noise level is moderate and there is a potential for exposure to infectious diseases and blood-borne pathogens. Also requires travel to other sites, the ability to stand and sit for hours at a time (with some bending and stooping), ability to use manual dexterity in relation to clinical requirements, and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Urgent care providers have an opportunity to work additional shifts for a pre-determined stipend amount and / or work in the primary care setting.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program
• Active SC license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Active DEA license with no restrictions
• Ability to obtain ACLS & BLS certification within 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with EMR systems
• Strong knowledge of urgent care protocols and procedures
• Familiarity with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
• Commitment to quality, safety, and infection control standards

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.