Physician Assistant-EM- Midlands

Prisma Health-Upstate

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Columbia, SC Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

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.

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 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

Other Required Skills/Experience -

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

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Richland

Facility

3135 Emergency Medicine

Department

31351000 Emergency Medicine-Practice Operations

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About this role

Summary

Provide quality treatment and emergency care in a surgical specialty.

Job title

Physician Assistant-EM- Midlands

Experience level

entry level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Columbia, SC; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor's degreemedical conditionscommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

emergencysurgeryhealth education
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Columbia, SC, USA

On-site City