Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Surgery - Trauma - Columbia

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Physician Assistant to work under physician supervision and deliver quality patient care in a medical setting. Responsibilities include performing health assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and formulating treatment plans. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and NCCPA certification. This role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, providing a chance to kick-start a healthcare career while making a positive impact on patient lives.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina.
• Knowledge of medical conditions and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform health histories, physical exams, and health education.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests with physician approval.
• Formulate and carry out treatment plans, prescribing medication.
• Refer complicated cases to the supervising physician.
• Provide emergency care as per training.
• Support clinic function through policy development.

Skills

Knowledge of various medical conditions

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a 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

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

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