Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

21h

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides direct health care services to patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed physician. The role assesses patients’ physical and psychosocial status through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; interprets findings; develops and implements treatment plans; and supports continuity of care across the health-illness continuum and lifespan within approved protocols.

The position provides diagnosis and treatment for common acute illnesses, preventive and maintenance care for patients with stable chronic illnesses, and interim physical examinations for healthy patients. It also includes patient education, clinical documentation, coordination of follow-up and referrals, and participation in quality assurance, risk management, and staff education activities. Prescribing must remain within the practice agreement established with supervising physicians.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Approved South Carolina state licensing through a local medical licensing office and/or Board of Medical Examiners.
• Successful completion of a course of study or training approved by an accredited medical body such as CAHEA, the American Medical Association, or the Association of Medical Colleges.
• CPR certification and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; interpret findings and develop and implement treatment plans within approved protocols.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment for common acute illnesses, preventive and maintenance care for stable chronic illnesses, and interim physical examinations for healthy patients within prescribed guidelines.
• Obtain medical histories and review of systems; perform examinations; order diagnostic studies; distinguish normal from abnormal findings; and establish differential diagnoses.
• Assess chronic illness stability and treatment compliance, monitor for complications, determine treatment and follow-up plans, assess need for hospitalization or physician intervention, and make referrals.
• Counsel patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, and provide anticipatory guidance and health education on disease processes, self-care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Design and complete educational programs for patients, families, and targeted audiences.
• Maintain accurate patient records, medication and problem lists, care and follow-up documentation, and documentation of telephone calls and visits according to required formats and protocols.
• Respond to patient and office staff requests and needs; maintain an orderly work area and necessary supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain licensure and certification.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and interpreting quality assurance and risk management programs.
• Supervise and intervene in clinical issues, support or direct clinical staff triage when needed, and provide clinical education and training or in-services for staff as needed.
• Provide feedback on call-back and triage issues as needed and help identify and correct barriers to patient care flow or delivery.
• Prescribe within the supervising physicians’ practice agreement and ensure the agreement is updated and accurate every two years as required.
• Use supplies, equipment, and time efficiently; follow company policies for absence and tardiness; and follow safety precautions and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in an emergency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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