Physician Assistant

Lexington Medical Specialists • Columbia, SC

14h • Onsite

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 provides ongoing care across the health-illness continuum and life span within approved protocols and practice agreements.

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 includes patient counseling and education, clinical documentation, support for staff triage and training, participation in quality assurance and risk management, and continued professional development. The position is based in an inpatient setting and is listed as full-time, rotating, 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• South Carolina state licensure through an appropriate 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 American Medical Colleges.
• CPR and BLS.
• No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through interviews, medical histories, physical examinations, and diagnostic tests; interpret findings and develop and implement treatment plans.
• Provide direct health care services to patients of all ages under a licensed physician’s supervision and within approved protocols and practice agreements.
• Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses; provide prevention and maintenance care for patients with stable chronic illnesses; and perform interim physical examinations for healthy patients within prescribed guidelines.
• Obtain relevant medical histories and review of systems, perform examinations, order diagnostic studies, distinguish normal from abnormal findings, and establish differential diagnoses.
• Assess chronic illness stability, treatment compliance, and potential complications; determine the need for hospitalization or physician intervention; and arrange follow-up and referrals.
• Counsel patients on health maintenance and disease prevention, provide anticipatory guidance, and educate patients and families about disease processes, self-care, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Design and complete educational programs for patients, families, and targeted audiences.
• Maintain accurate patient charts, medication and problem lists, and documentation of care, follow-up, telephone calls, and communications with specialists in accordance with applicable protocols.
• Participate in educational activities and maintain professional licensure and certification.
• Use continuing education to expand medical knowledge and improve clinical skills.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and interpreting quality assurance and risk management programs.
• Supervise and intervene in clinical issues and support or direct clinical staff triage when necessary.
• Implement clinical education and training for clinical staff and provide staff in-services as needed.
• Provide feedback on callback and triage issues as needed; identify barriers to patient-care flow or delivery and help formulate corrective actions.
• Prescribe in accordance with the supervising physicians’ practice agreement and keep the prescribing practice agreement accurate and updated every two years.
• Respond to patients’ and office staff’s requests, keep the work area orderly, and maintain necessary supplies.
• Use products, supplies, equipment, and time efficiently; follow safety precautions and proper body mechanics; and provide notice of absences or tardiness in accordance with company policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in an emergency.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time