Internal Medicine Opening in Sumter, SC
Updated 11/06/26
Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Physician
Internal Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Medical Director Opportunity
Located in Sumter, SC – Approximately 45 miles east of Columbia
Permanent position with clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities
Approximately 10% travel throughout South Carolina
Position Overview
Medical Director opportunity within an established, physician-led Primary Care and multispecialty healthcare organization
Serve as the senior clinical leader overseeing physicians and advanced practice providers across multiple practice locations
Combine active outpatient clinical practice with administrative and strategic leadership responsibilities
Lead clinical quality initiatives, population health programs, and value-based care performance
Develop and implement strategies supporting organizational growth, provider engagement, and operational excellence
Collaborate with executive leadership to improve patient outcomes, clinical efficiency, and healthcare affordability
Support physician recruitment, mentorship, leadership development, and retention
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certification required
Active, unrestricted South Carolina medical license or ability to obtain one before starting
Minimum of 5 years of recent clinical practice experience
Experience with both value-based care and fee-for-service reimbursement models
Demonstrated success in:
- Clinical quality improvement
- Risk adjustment and coding accuracy
- Utilization management
- Patient experience initiatives
- Population health management
Minimum of 5 years of medical leadership experience preferred
Ability to maintain required clinical privileges and credentialing standards
Strong communication, organizational, and physician leadership skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic healthcare systems
Ability to travel to practice locations throughout South Carolina
Practice Highlights
Established Primary Care and specialty healthcare organization with more than 25 years of experience
Multiple outpatient practice locations throughout South Carolina, including Sumter, Columbia, Camden, and Manning
Physician-led clinical environment emphasizing coordinated, patient-centered care
Comprehensive clinical and administrative leadership responsibilities, including:
- Development and execution of clinical strategy
- Oversight of physicians and advanced practice providers
- Clinical governance and regulatory compliance
- Provider recruitment, mentorship, and retention
- Quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Population health and value-based care performance
- Risk adjustment and utilization management
- Healthcare cost reduction and operational efficiency
- Referral network development and strategic partnerships
- Physician leadership development and succession planning
Collaborate with executive and operational leadership to align clinical and business objectives
Utilize clinical analytics and performance dashboards to monitor outcomes and guide decisions
Lead initiatives addressing healthcare disparities and social determinants of health
Represent the organization through community partnerships, physician networking, and regional healthcare initiatives
Maintain an active outpatient clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities
Opportunities for continued professional growth and organizational leadership
Compensation & Benefits
Total annual cash compensation range: $279,500–$440,500, including base salary and bonus
Compensation determined by experience, qualifications, market conditions, and performance
Additional performance-based incentive opportunities
Comprehensive employee benefits package
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Employee stock purchase opportunities
Incentive and recognition programs
Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements
Location
Sumter, South Carolina
Approximately 45 miles east of Columbia
Clinical leadership responsibilities across multiple South Carolina practice locations
Convenient access to Columbia, Camden, and Manning
Community offering suburban amenities and a lower cost of living compared with many larger metropolitan areas
Access to parks, outdoor recreation, shopping, and dining
Approximately 100 miles from Charleston and South Carolina's coastal attractions
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