Physician Assistant - Ortho-Spine - Columbia

Prisma Health

2 days ago

Columbia, South CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Prisma Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Spine in United States.

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

Practice Operations Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the

Benefits & Compensation

profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well

being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

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

Apply to join Prisma Health as a Physician Assistant – Orthopedic Spine.

Key Skills

Physical examsDiagnostic testingRadiological interpretationTreatment planningPrescribing medicationEmergency carePatient educationCommunication skillsMedical documentationClinical policy developmentOrtho-spine care

Key Responsibilities

The 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 clinic policy development and operational improvements.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Ortho-Spine - Columbia at Prisma Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: The 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 clinic policy development and operational improvements.

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