
Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation and Compassion
Optum stands as a leading healthcare technology and services organization within UnitedHealth Group, dedicated to evolving healthcare so everyone can live their healthiest life. With over 10,000 employees across global locations including Eden Prairie, Chicago, Phoenix, and international offices, this Fortune 500 company combines innovative technology with comprehensive healthcare services to improve health outcomes and make healthcare more accessible and affordable for millions of people worldwide.
Caring, Connecting, Growing Together
Optum's culture is built on three core principles that define the employee experience. The organization prioritizes total health and well-being through comprehensive benefits ranging from mental health resources and financial counseling to wellness programs like free Peloton courses. Employees connect through meaningful work that directly impacts communities, recognizing their collective power to improve health outcomes across society. Professional growth is fostered through inspiring career stories, continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and clear advancement pathways.
Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions
Operating through three main business segments-OptumHealth, OptumInsight, and OptumRx-the company delivers integrated solutions spanning:
- Care delivery and clinical services with clinician-led care models
- Data analytics and artificial intelligence driving healthcare innovation
- Pharmacy services and prescription drug management
- Population health management and telehealth services
- Patient education, medication management, and preventive care
Diverse Career Opportunities
- Advanced practice clinicians (PAs, NPs) in outpatient and managed care settings
- Healthcare administration and employee relations roles with hybrid flexibility
- Data science and software engineering positions driving innovation
- Clinical services and population health management opportunities
- Business operations and consulting roles across multiple specialties
- Professional development through training programs and career advancement support
Commitment To Health Equity
Optum's mission centers on advancing health equity on a global scale, with a strong focus on addressing healthcare disparities. The organization values diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where talented professionals from various backgrounds collaborate on projects that make meaningful differences in healthcare while building rewarding careers in a stable, growth-oriented environment.
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98213 Everett, WA

Primary Care Physician Colonial Healthcare
Description
$25,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
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 currently looking for a Full-Time Physician to join our growing team in our Sumter and Columbia, South Carolina practices! 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
- Responsible for the 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with eClinicalWorks or Epic
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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