Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonology (Greer Med Park)

Prisma Health; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greer Medical Campus seeks a Physician Assistant to provide quality treatment under physician supervision, including referrals and follow-up care in a medical setting.

You will perform health histories and exams, order tests with physician approval, interpret results, and formulate treatment plans, prescribing medications as licensed. Strong communication and medical knowledge are essential; NCCPA certification and SC licensure are required or preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests with physician approval.
• Interprets findings, makes diagnoses, and formulates and carries out treatment plans, prescribing medications as licensed.
• Refers cases to supervising physician when conditions exceed scope of care.
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight.
• Supports clinic function by contributing to policy development and operational improvements.

Skills

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

Greer Medical Campus

Facility

Administration-Medical Group

Department

Medical Group Administration - Upstate-Practice Operations

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