Advanced Practice Clinician Orthopedics- Greenville

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 5, 2025

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryWorks 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 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%Minimum Qualifications
  • Education - Bachelor's 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 requiredRequired Licensures
    • NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
    • BLSOther 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 - PreferredWork ShiftVariable (United States of America)LocationPatewood Outpt Ctr/Med OfficesFacility2166 Ortho-Patewood DayDepartment21661000 Ortho-Patewood Day-Practice OperationsShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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