Physician Assistant II (#020913) Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland (JASPER) Level 2

State of South Carolina; Hardeeville (SC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Health histories

Physical examinations

Order diagnostics

Collaboration with physicians

Emergency procedures

On-call support

Documentation

Patient counseling

Formation

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

ARC-PA accredited program

Description du poste

• Conducts complete health histories and physical examinations, performs all admission procedures for critically ill patients, and distinguishes normal from abnormal findings.
• Orders appropriate radiologic and laboratory studies, accurately interprets diagnostic results, and incorporates findings into patient care planning.
• Develops and updates daily plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, writes orders for medications, fluids, and nutrition, and respiratory management, and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Performs highly technical procedures such as suprapubic bladder taps and percutaneous central venous catheter placement, and provides resuscitation and other emergency interventions as needed.
• Records daily patient progress, prepares discharge summaries, and ensures accurate, timely documentation to support continuity of care.
• Provides on-call support for physicians during night shifts when assigned, offering clinical expertise and decision-making for urgent patient needs.
• Serves as a role model for nursing staff and students, teaches and counsels selected patient populations on treatment regimens, and contributes to ongoing professional development within the clinical environment.

Resume preferred but not required.

State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an approved physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor or successor organization.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree with responsible and progressive health care experience and completion of a recognized physician’s assistant program with clinical experience.
• Must have basic life support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.