Physician Assistant - EM - Midlands

Physician Assistant - EM - Midlands

Prisma Health

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.

• Performs 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%

• Education - 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.
• Experience - No previous experience required

Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.

Variable (United States of America)

Richland

2237 Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations

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