Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Trauma - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a Physician Assistant to work under physician supervision in a hospital setting, delivering high-quality treatment, referrals and follow-up care.

Responsibilities include health histories, exams, education, ordering tests, interpreting results, and developing treatment plans with appropriate prescriptions under state law. The role requires NCCPA certification and SC licensure, with opportunities in emergency care and clinic support.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor’s degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by a recognized medical body.
• Experience - No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic tests with physician approval, including CTs/MRIs/ultrasound and contrast studies.
• Interprets findings, diagnoses, and formulates treatment plans, prescribing medications per licensing laws.
• Refers cases to supervising physician when limits of care are exceeded.
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight and initiates procedures.
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development and operational improvements.

Skills

Health histories

Physical exams

Emergency care

Communication skills

Treatment planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in PA 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 the state in which the team member is working.
• 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.