Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Inspire Health. Serve With Compassion. Be The Difference.Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a surgical specialty or trauma emergency department setting.AccountabilitiesPerforms 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%Minimum QualificationsEducation - Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, American Medical Association or the Association of Medical College.2 years APC experience in the Emergency DepartmentRequired Certification, Registrations, LicensesCertification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician's AssistantsSouth Carolina Controlled Substance licenseFederal DEA License and Prescriptive Authority for South CarolinaOther Required Skills/ExperienceKnowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)Location: RichlandFacility: 3135 Emergency MedicineDepartment: 31351000 Emergency Medicine-Practice OperationsShare 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.