Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Total Joint - Non-Operative, Clinic Based - Columbia

Prisma Health

2 months ago

Columbia, South CarolinaFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Prisma Health as a Physician Assistant - Orthopedics - Total Joint - Non-Operative, Clinic Based - Columbia 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

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Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Prisma Health in United States.

Key Skills

Health HistoriesPhysical ExamsHealth EducationDiagnostic TestsRadiological TestsCT ScansMRI ScansUltrasoundContrast StudiesDiagnosisTreatment PlanningPrescribing MedicationEmergency CarePolicy DevelopmentOperational ImprovementCommunication Skills

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant works under physician supervision to provide quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care, 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.

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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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Health Histories, Physical Exams, Health Education, Diagnostic Tests, Radiological Tests, CT Scans, MRI Scans, Ultrasound. 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 provide quality treatment, referral, and follow-up care, performing health histories, physical exams, and ordering diagnostic tests. Responsibilities also include interpreting findings, making diagnoses, formulating treatment plans, prescr...

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