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Job Summary
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.
Accountabilities
- 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 Assistants 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%
Minimum Qualifications
- Education - Bachelors degree in a 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
Required Licensures
- NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
- BLS
Other Required Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Pediatrics & Internal Medicine - Duncan
Facility
2500 Peds and IM - Squires Point
Department
Peds and IM - Squires Point - Practice Operations
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