Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant- Primary Care, NE Medical Park
Prisma Health·Richland County, South Carolina
Prisma Health·Richland County, South Carolina
The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will work under physician supervision to provide quality treatment, including performing health histories, ordering diagnostic tests, interpreting findings, making diagnoses, and formulating treatment plans. They are also responsible for referring complicated cases, providing emergency care, and supporting clinic operations through policy development and improvement implementation.
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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 Day (United States of America) Location NE Columbia Medical Park Facility 3320 Northeast Medical Office Park Department 33201007 Internal Medicine Northeast-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 have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification and South Carolina Physician Assistant licensure, along with BLS certification. No previous experience is explicitly required, but knowledge of various medical conditions and excellent communication skills are necessary.
Market context
Primary care nurse practitioner and physician assistant roles in South Carolina are often in steady demand, especially in outpatient settings serving ongoing patient needs. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current state licensure, national certification, and readiness to work independently with primary care patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your South Carolina license status and NCCPA certification before applying.
