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

    Day (United States of America)

    Location

    Medical Center Of Boiling Spgs

    Facility

    2355 MCBS - Family & Internal Med

    Department

    23551000 MCBS - Family & Internal Med-Practice Operations

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