Prisma Health·Richland County, South Carolina
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive health assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans under physician supervision. Responsibilities also include referring complex cases, providing emergency care, and supporting clinic operational improvements.
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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%
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 Variable (United States of America) Location 3010 Farrow Rd Columbia Facility 3547 Sickle Cell Transition Clinic - Midlands Department 35471000 Sickle Cell Center of Excellence - Midlands-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.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold NCCPA certification along with current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina, along with BLS certification. No previous experience is explicitly required for this role.
Market context
Physician openings in South Carolina are often shaped by steady demand across hospitals, outpatient practices, and specialty care settings, especially where patient access and continuity of care are priorities. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for strong clinical training, state licensure, and experience that fits the care setting; review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for exact credentials and duties before applying.
