Physician Assistant-Trauma Job Listing at Prisma Health in Columbia, SC (Job ID 3668329-2024-06-12)

Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room as well as other selected medical services under the direction of the surgeon.

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 Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.
• 2 years APC experience in the Emergency Department

Required Certification, Registrations, Licenses

• Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants

• South Carolina Controlled Substance license

• Federal DEA License and Prescriptive Authority for South Carolina

Other Required Skills/Experience

Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.

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

Share your talent with us! 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.

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