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

Prisma Health; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Greer Medical Campus seeks a Physician Assistant to work under physician supervision providing quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a hospital setting.

You will perform health histories, physical exams, order tests, interpret results, and help develop treatment plans while adhering to state licensing laws. The role includes emergency care and collaboration with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Education required as Bachelor's in a Physician Assistant program.
• Certification standards include NCCPA certification and SC PA licensure.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, exams, and patient education.
• Orders diagnostic tests with physician approval.
• Interprets findings, develops and carries out treatment plans.
• Refers complex cases to supervising physician.
• Provides emergency care as trained.
• Supports clinic operations and policy implementation.

Skills

Excellent communication

Medical knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant program

NCCPA certification

Current PA licensure in SC

BLS certification

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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