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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
- 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
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