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The Physician Assistant practices as a direct patient healthcare provider under the supervision of a physician. They work with patients and their families to coordinate the delivery of care. This includes but is not limited to the assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of clients throughout the established plan of care. The Physician Assistant shall obtain health histories and perform physical examinations, order appropriate diagnostic test and treatment regimens, prepares and consents patients for procedures, assists a team of vascular surgeons as needed in the operating room, cath lab or other procedural settings, provides patient care in the in-patient setting, takes first call on some nights and weekends, and provides education to patients, families, and departmental staff as needed. The Physician Assistant will practice within the guidelines of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and perform other duties as assigned.
Experience
Minimum of two years PA experience preferred
Four years previous healthcare experience preferred
Education
Degree in an accredited physician assistant program
Successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or its predecessor or successor organization
Licensure and Certification
Current licensure with South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners in good standing to practice as a Physician Assistant required.
Current NCCPA certification required
Current state and federal DEA registration required
American Heart Association Healthcare provider course with Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required to be initially completed with the GHS Staff Development Office within 30 calendar days of hire date (exceptions to obtain certification from a provider other than the GHS Staff Development Office are approved by Staff development on a case by case basis). BLS Recertification is required every two years. ACLS preferred.
