Physician Assistant - Ortho- Convenient Care - Sumter

Prisma Health

9 days ago

Sumter, South CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

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Requirements

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 required Required Licensures NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina BLS Other Required Skills/Knowledge

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Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Physical examsDiagnostic laboratory testsRadiological testsPatient diagnosisTreatment planningPrescribing medicationEmergency careHealth educationCommunication skillsMedical history taking

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant works under physician supervision to perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans. They also provide emergency care and participate in clinic policy development and operational improvements.

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Position Insights

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Prisma Health is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sumter, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Physical exams, Diagnostic laboratory tests, Radiological tests, Patient diagnosis, Treatment planning, Prescribing medication, Emergency care, Health education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant works under physician supervision to perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans. They also provide emergency care and participate in clinic policy development and operational improvements.

Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement plan, Paid time off, CME allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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