Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Surgery - Trauma - Columbia
Prisma Health·Richland County, South Carolina
Prisma Health·Richland County, South Carolina
The role involves working under physician supervision to provide quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care, including performing health histories, physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests. Responsibilities also include interpreting findings, making diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, prescribing medication, and providing emergency care when necessary.
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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 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 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, plus BLS certification. No previous experience is explicitly required for this position.
Market context
Trauma surgery NP/PA roles in South Carolina are often driven by hospital and trauma-center coverage needs, so candidates with current state licensure and BLS are usually competitive. This position stands out for requiring NCCPA certification, South Carolina PA licensure, and a PA degree, while not explicitly calling for prior experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original job details before applying.