Surgical NP/PA: OR Assistant & Postop Care Expert

Prisma Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Physician Assistant to provide assistant surgical services in the operating room and related medical duties under the surgeon's direction.

The role requires NCCPA certification, PA licensure, BLS, and completion of a PA Surgical Residency program is acceptable in lieu of minimum requirements. Day shift; Practice Operations department within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification and current PA licensure required.
• BLS certification required.
• Completion of PA Surgical Residency is acceptable in lieu of minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room under surgeon direction.
• Assists with prepping, during, and completion of procedures.
• Performs charting and documentation for care and billing.
• Assists with patient visits and accepts calls as assigned.
• Contributes to quality assurance and utilization management programs.
• Participates in operational budgeting and revenue enhancement initiatives.
• Assists in postoperative care including wound assessments.

Skills

NCCPA certification

BLS

PA licensure (state)

Surgical residency (in lieu)

Education

Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent

Job description

Prisma Health in Columbia, SC seeks a Physician Assistant to provide assistant surgical services in the operating room and related medical duties under the surgeon's direction.

The role requires NCCPA certification, PA licensure, BLS, and completion of a PA Surgical Residency program is acceptable in lieu of minimum requirements. Day shift; Practice Operations department within a hospital setting.