Physician Assistant - Ortho-Bone Health-Columbia

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

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Physician Assistant to work under a physician’s supervision to provide quality treatment, referrals and follow-up care in a hospital setting. You will perform histories, exams, orders, interpret results and contribute to care plans in a busy orthopedic trauma environment.

The role emphasizes patient communication, emergency readiness, and collaboration with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by a medical body.
• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
• BLS certification
• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, health education (individual and group) and referrals.
• Orders diagnostic tests (lab, radiology) with physician approval.
• Interprets findings, formulates and carries out treatment plans and prescribes medications per licensing laws.
• Refers complex cases to supervising physician.
• Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight.
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development and operational improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

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.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

14 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

3427 Orthopedics Trauma

Department

34271000 Orthopedics Trauma-Practice Operations