Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a compassionate NP/PA for the Neurosurgery ICU in Columbia, SC. This entry-level, full-time role involves providing quality treatment and follow-up care under physician supervision. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a Physician Assistant program, excellent communication skills, and required certifications. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare for the benefit of the communities served.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification and current PA licensure in South Carolina.
• BLS certification required.
• Preferred: NCCPA CAQ in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care.
• Perform health histories, physical exams, and health education.
• Order diagnostic tests and imaging with physician approval.
• Interpret findings and make diagnoses.
• Provide emergency care to prevent loss of life or limb.
• Participate in policy development and operational improvement.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of medical conditions and injuries

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant program

Job description

NP/PA – Neurosurgery ICU – Columbia

Prisma Health – Join our team to provide compassionate, evidence‑based care in a high‑acuity setting.

Job Summary

Works under physician supervision to deliver quality treatment, referral, and follow‑up care in a medical or hospital setting.

Accountabilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, and health education – 20%
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval – 20%
• Interprets findings, lab, and x‑ray results; makes diagnoses; formulates and implements treatment plans; prescribes medications in accordance with state licensing laws – 20%
• Refers cases to supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed PA limits of care or training level – 20%
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight; institutes emergency procedures per training level – 10%
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement, and policy implementation – 10%

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in an accredited Physician Assistant program (e.g., CAHEA, AMA, AMCC).
• Experience – No prior experience required.

Required Licensures

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

Other Required Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions and 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, Columbia, SC

Facility

3510 Neuro ICU

Department

3510 Neuro ICU – Practice Operations

Vision Statement

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care