Critical Care Physician Assistant - Night On-Call

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in the Hardeeville area. You will perform exams, manage treatment plans, order tests, and collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive care.

The role requires a Master’s degree and certification from an ARC-PA accredited program, plus Basic Life Support. On-call duties and patient education are included, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional

Qualifications

• Graduation from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Master's degree with clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complete health histories and physical exams for patients.
• Orders radiology and lab studies and interprets results.
• Develops daily care plans with physicians and writes orders.
• Performs procedures and provides resuscitation and emergency interventions.
• Documents daily patient progress and discharge summaries.
• Provides on-call clinical expertise during night shifts.
• Educates patients and contributes to staff development.

Skills

Health histories

Physical examinations

Order diagnostics

Collaboration with physicians

Emergency procedures

On-call support

Documentation

Patient counseling

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

State of South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high-quality medical care to inmates in the Hardeeville area. You will perform exams, manage treatment plans, order tests, and collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive care.

The role requires a Master’s degree and certification from an ARC-PA accredited program, plus Basic Life Support. On-call duties and patient education are included, with a strong emphasis on safety and professional