Physician Assistant II Ridgeland Correctional Institution, Ridgeland; JASPER) Level 2

• Conducts complete health histories and physical examinations, performs all admission procedures for critically ill patients, and distinguishes normal from abnormal findings.
• Orders appropriate radiologic and laboratory studies, accurately interprets diagnostic results, and incorporates findings into patient care planning.
• Develops and updates daily plans of care in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals, writes orders for medications, fluids, and nutrition, and respiratory management, and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Performs highly technical procedures such as suprapubic bladder taps and percutaneous central venous catheter placement, and provides resuscitation and other emergency interventions as needed.
• Records daily patient progress, prepares discharge summaries, and ensures accurate, timely documentation to support continuity of care.
• Provides on-call support for physicians during night shifts when assigned, offering clinical expertise and decision-making for urgent patient needs.
• Serves as a role model for nursing staff and students, teaches and counsels selected patient populations on treatment regimens, and contributes to ongoing professional development within the clinical environment.

Resume preferred but not required.

Graduation from an approved physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessor or successor organization.

• Master's degree with responsible and progressive health care experience and completion of a recognized physician’s assistant program with clinical experience.
• Must have basic life support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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