Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide quality treatment and follow-up care in a medical setting. The role involves performing assessments, ordering tests, and collaborating with physicians.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and current NCCPA certification. This position supports a dynamic healthcare team.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform health histories, physical exams, and health education.
• Order diagnostic tests and interpret results.
• Provide emergency care as necessary.
• Support clinic operations and policy development.

Skills

Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.

Accountabilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education. - 20%
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval. - 20%
• Interprets physical findings, lab and x-ray results, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plan, prescribing medication in accordance to state licensing laws. - 20%
• Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training. - 20%
• Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training. - 10%
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements. - 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
• Experience - No previous experience required

Required Licensures

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
• BLS

Other Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

5 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3510 Neuro ICU

Department

35101000 Neuro ICU-Practice Operations