Physician Assistant

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West Columbia, South CarolinaFull TimePhysician Assistant

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

Join Lexington Medical Center as a Physician Assistant – Lexington Surgery, Day Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services. Adheres to agreed
  • services and clinical education for staff members on an “as needed” basis. Is available for feedback on call

Requirements

  • up for administrative purposes and reimbursement of services. Adheres to agreed
  • services and clinical education for staff members on an “as needed” basis. Is available for feedback on call

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lexington Medical Center in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPhysical ExaminationDiagnostic TestingTreatment PlanningChronic Illness ManagementHealth EducationPatient DocumentationClinical TriagePrescribing AuthorityPreventative CareMedical History ElicitationDifferential Diagnosis
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant at Lexington Medical Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Surgery position at Lexington Medical Center 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.

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 West Columbia, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Physical Examination, Diagnostic Testing, Treatment Planning, Chronic Illness Management, Health Education, Patient Documentation, Clinical Triage. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: Assess the physical and psychosocial status of patients through interviews, examinations, and diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans. Provide a wide spectrum of direct healthcare services for patients of all ages under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Benefits package: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance, Health care and dependent care FSAs, 403(b) match dollar for dollar up to 6%, Employer paid life insurance, Supplemental life insurance, Adoption assistance, Short-term and long-term disability, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Lexington Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
West Columbia, South Carolina
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Benefits & Perks

Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance
Health care and dependent care FSAs
403(b) match dollar for dollar up to 6%
Employer paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Adoption assistance
Short-term and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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