Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Hospitalists

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health seeks a Physician Assistant to work under physician supervision in a hospital-based pediatric setting. The role includes taking health histories, performing exams, ordering tests, interpreting results, and developing treatment plans with medication prescribing within state scope of practice.

Responsibilities also include managing referrals, providing emergency care, and contributing to clinic operations and policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program approved by CAHEA/AMA or equivalent medical body.
• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina.
• BLS certification.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases; excellent communication.
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, CAQ in EM - Preferred (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic tests with physician approval.
• Interprets findings, diagnoses and treatment plans, prescribing medications as allowed.
• Refers complex cases to supervising physician.
• Provides emergency care as needed and supports policy implementation.
• Supports clinic function through policy development and operational improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Medical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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

7 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3548 Pediatric Hospitalists - Midlands

Department

35481000 Pediatric Hospitalists - Midlands-Practice Operations

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