Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician

UnitedHealth Group Inc.•Sumter, SC

68d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.