Physician Assistant - LHHVC / Vascular Surgery

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

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

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 within prescribed guidelines. It also provides patient and family education, maintains accurate clinical documentation and records, supports clinical staff and patient-care processes, and participates in quality assurance, risk management, and continuing education activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Approved South Carolina state licensing through a local medical licensing office and/or the 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 and BLS.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through interviews, health histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; interpret the data and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide direct health care services under the supervision of a licensed physician and within approved protocols.
• Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and provide preventive and maintenance care for patients with stable chronic illnesses, as well as interim physical examinations for healthy patients within prescribed guidelines.
• Elicit medical histories and review of systems; perform examinations; order diagnostic studies; distinguish normal from abnormal findings; establish differential diagnoses; assess chronic illness stability and treatment compliance; and monitor for complications.
• Establish treatment plans, determine whether hospitalization or physician intervention is needed, plan follow-up, order referrals, and counsel patients on health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Educate patients about disease processes, self-care, and positive lifestyle choices; design and deliver educational programs for patients, families, and targeted audiences.
• Maintain accurate patient records, medication lists, care and follow-up documentation, problem lists, and records of telephone calls; follow documentation protocols and support appropriate service-level documentation.
• Respond to patient and office staff requests, document unusual or necessary events, and help maintain an orderly work area and adequate supplies.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain licensure and certification.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and interpreting quality assurance and risk management programs.
• Support and direct clinical staff triage when needed, intervene in clinical issues, provide staff education and in-services, and offer feedback on callback and triage issues.
• Identify barriers to patient-care flow or delivery and help formulate corrective actions.
• Prescribe within the practice agreement established by supervising physicians and ensure the agreement is updated and accurate every two years as required.
• Demonstrate respectful and professional conduct toward patients, families, visitors, colleagues, volunteers, and medical staff.
• Use products, supplies, equipment, and time efficiently; follow company procedures for absence and tardiness; and follow safety precautions and body mechanics practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required in an emergency.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan eligibility 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