Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neuroscience ICU - Columbia
Compensation
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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 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 required
- Required Licensures
- NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
- BLS
Other 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 - Preferred
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Location: 5 Medical Park Rd Richland
- Facility
- Neuro ICU
Department: Neuro ICU-Practice Operations
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Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and formulate treatment plans under physician supervision. They are also responsible for providing emergency care and participating in clinical policy development within the Neuro ICU.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program and possess current NCCPA certification and South Carolina licensure. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and no previous experience is necessary.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Neurology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Neurology NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Washington index 107.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 22% remote · 48% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment353 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology NP hiring demand | not ranked this month | postings stay open a median 45 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 48 postings, 60 closed |
| New Neurology NP listings | 53 in the last 30 days | 54 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Neurology NP pay trend | +6.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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