Physician Assistant EM- Greenville

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Job Summary

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department 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

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

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

2237 Emergency Medicine

Department

22371000 Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations

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