Prisma Health·Columbia, South Carolina
Provides surgical assistance in the operating room, including prepping, closing incisions, and removing drains. Manages post-operative care, patient office visits, and required medical documentation and billing.
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Provides assistant surgical services in the operating room as well as other selected medical services under the direction of the surgeon.
Establishment of quality assurance programs
Establishment of Utilization Management programs
Selection of management information systems
Development of patient education surveys
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Education: Physician Assistant Program or Program Certificate equivalent
1 year - Appropriate Clinical Experience
Nccpa - Physician assistants - C039
Specific Acceptable Credentials (if applicable)
Prescriptive Authority for South Carolina: South Carolina Controlled Substance license; Federal DEA license
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
In lieu of the Above Minimum Requirements
Completion of Physician Assistant Surgical Residency Program or approved Surgical Physician Assistant graduate program
Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)
Facility: 3489 Neurosurgical 3 Med Park 310
Department: 34891000 Neurosurgical 3 Med Park 310-Practice Operations
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Requires completion of a Physician Assistant program or equivalent certificate and at least one year of appropriate clinical experience. Must hold NCCPA certification and have prescriptive authority and DEA licensure for South Carolina.
Market context
In South Carolina, inpatient neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles are typically competitive because they require advanced clinical training, state licensure, CPR certification, and experience working in a high-acuity hospital setting. Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent and at least one year of clinical experience may stand out, especially if they have neurosurgical or inpatient exposure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your South Carolina license status and tailor your application to inpatient specialty care.