Provides health care services to patients under the direction and responsibility of a physician.
Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing medical and surgical problems. Prescribes necessary treatment and records patient data and tentative conclusions for review by physician. Performs routine incisions and drainages, wound care, and debridement under direct or indirect supervision of a physician. Administers emergency medications and treatments ordered by a physician. Schedules and supervises both professional and nonprofessional employees performing functions in health care and related activities. Assists in teaching students, interns, and residents complex techniques and procedures which are unique to a specific clinical setting.
Knowledge of the medical, biological, and physical sciences related to the areas of medicine. Knowledge of the principles, ethics, and human relationships in the field of medicine. Knowledge and skills required to provide care and/or service appropriate to the age, level of development, and literacy level of the patient with consideration of the family. Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, rules and regulations, and standards in rendering medical care. Ability to write and interpret professional, technical, and administrative reports and papers. Ability to supervise professional and non-professional employees in the care and treatment of the physically ill.
Licensed in the state of South Carolina and certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Prescriptive authority requires possession of a permanent PA SC License and Approved Prescriptive privileges.
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.