Physician Assistant - Ortho- Convenient Care - Sumter
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Prisma Health is hiring a Physician Assistant - Ortho- Convenient Care - Sumter. The Physician Assistant works under physician supervision to provide quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care in medical or hospital settings. Responsibilities include performing health histories, physical exams, and health education. The role involves ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, making diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, and prescribing medication in accordance with state laws. The Physician Assistant also provides emergency care and supports clinic functions through policy development and operational improvements.
Key focus areas include Perform health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education, Order diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing with physician approval, and Interpret physical findings, lab and x-ray results, make diagnoses, and formulate and carry out treatment plan.
Successful candidates bring Bachelor's In Physician Assistant Program, NCCPA Certification And Current Physician Assistant Licensure In South Carolina, and BLS. Important skills include Knowledge Of Medical Conditions/Diseases/Types Of Injuries and Communication Skills.
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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
Variable (United States of America)
Location
100 N Sumter St Sumter
Facility
3420 Orthopedics Sumter
Department
34201000 Orthopedics Sumter-Practice Operations
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