Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Surgery - Trauma - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Physician Assistant to work under a physician to provide quality treatment, referrals and follow-up care in a hospital setting.

The role covers health histories, exams, ordering tests, interpreting results, prescribing within state law, and emergency care while supporting clinic operations. Bachelor’s degree in PA and SC licensure are required; NCCPA certification and BLS are expected.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, AMA or the Association of Medical Colleges.
• No previous experience required.

Responsabilidades

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic tests with physician approval.
• Interprets findings, diagnoses and treats per licensure, prescribing medications as allowed.
• Refers complex cases to supervising physician.
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life or limb.
• Supports clinic operations and policy implementation.

Conhecimentos

Excellent communication

Clinical assessment

Emergency care

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant program

Ferramentas

EMR/EHR systems

NCCPA CAQ in EM

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

2 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3494 Trauma Surgery 2 Medical Park Ste 300

Department

34941000 Trauma Surgery 2 Medical Park Ste 300-Practice Operations

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.