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Prisma Health
Richland, South Carolina

Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Trauma Surgery

Physician AssistantIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 6mo ago

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: 2 Medical Park Rd Richland

  • Facility
  • 3494 Trauma Surgery 2 Medical Park Ste 300

Department: 34941000 Trauma Surgery 2 Medical Park Ste 300-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

The role involves working under physician supervision to provide quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care, including performing health histories, physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests. Responsibilities also include interpreting findings, making diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, prescribing medication, and providing emergency care when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold NCCPA certification along with current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina, plus BLS certification. No previous experience is explicitly required for this position.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Diagnostic TestingCT ScansMRIDiagnosisTreatment PlanningMedication Prescribing

Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 10% of Surgery (PA) listings

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  • Includes call