Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology - Sumter

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting. Accountabilities include performing health histories, physical exams, and individual and group health education. The role involves ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiological tests with physician approval, interpreting findings, making diagnoses, and formulating treatment plans, including prescribing medication. The position also requires referring complex cases to the supervising physician, providing emergency care, and supporting clinic function through policy development and operational improvements.

Requirements

• 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.
• No previous experience required
• NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in the state in which the team member is working.
• BLS
• Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM

Responsibilities

• Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
• Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval.
• 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.
• Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training.
• Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight. Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training.
• Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level