Lexington Medical Center·Lexington County, South Carolina
The Physician Assistant assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients, develops and implements treatment plans, and provides a wide spectrum of direct health care services under physician supervision. They are responsible for maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring quality patient care.
30 - 4:00
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. It was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was first in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care. Consistently ranked as best in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report, Lexington Health delivers more than 4,000 babies each year, performs more than 34,000 surgeries annually and is the region's third largest employer.
Lexington Health also includes an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, the state’s first HeartCARE Center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, and an Alzheimer’s care center. Its postgraduate medical education programs include family medicine and transitional year residencies, as well as an informatics fellowship.
Assesses the physical and psychosocial status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination and diagnostic tests. Interprets the data, develops and implements a plan of treatment, follows through on a continuum of patient care across the health-illness continuum and life span within protocols set forth and approved by both the Physician Assistant and Physicians.Provides a wide spectrum of direct health care services to patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Essential functions
Responsive to all patients and office staff requests and needs.
Documents all situations, both internally and externally, that may arise out of the ordinary or are necessary to maintain accurate patient charts/records.
Helps maintain the work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Responsible for keeping supplies necessary to perform the job duties.
Provides diagnosis and treatment of common acute illnesses; prevention and maintenance health care to patients with stable chronic illnesses; and performs interim physical examinations for healthy patients within prescribed guidelines:
Elicits appropriate present and past medical history and review of systems.
Performs appropriate physical examination and orders appropriate diagnostic studies.
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in history and physical.
Establishes appropriate differential diagnosis.
Assesses stability of chronic illness and compliance with present therapy; monitors for complications of disease or therapy.
Establishes appropriate treatment plan. Assesses need for hospitalization or physician intervention.
Determines timing for follow-up and orders appropriate referrals.
Counsels regarding health maintenance and disease prevention, and provides anticipatory guidance as appropriate.
Provides health education to patients about ways to improve, promote, and maintain their health status, including but not limited to providing educational information on disease/disease processes, self-care practices, and positive lifestyle choices (i.e. diabetes, safe sex, weight loss, smoking cessation, etc.).
Indicates, designs, and completes educational programs for patients, families, and targeted audiences.
Maintains accurate records, medication lists, and documentation of care and follow-up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services.
Adheres to agreed-upon format/protocol for documentation or records.
Maintains appropriate level of documentation to promote/support level of complexity when compared against/to service fee charges.
Reviews and updates problem list at least on annual visit/episodic visit by patient and initiates problem and medication lists on new patients seen.
Documents telephone calls with patients and specialists.
Documents visit in concise, clear, logical, and legible manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee’s desires and abilities and the hospital’s needs.
Candidates must have a Master's Degree from an accredited institution and be licensed in South Carolina. CPR and BLS certifications are also required.
Participates in a variety of educational activities in order to maintain and increase competency.
Maintains licensure/certification.
Market context
Physician Assistant roles in South Carolina are typically competitive because employers look for a master’s degree, state licensure, and current CPR and BLS credentials. Benefits like medical, dental, life, and disability coverage can help distinguish openings, so review how each employer structures clinical support and scheduling. On this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you time when comparing roles; verify your licensure status and certifications before applying.