Physician Assistant Multiple - South Carolina

Positions available in:

• Hospitalist
• Nephrology & Dialysis
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedics
• Pain Management
• Primary Care
• Surgical
• Urgent Care
• Vascular

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant provides high-quality, patient-centered care across inpatient and/or outpatient settings in collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The PA practices evidence-based medicine, supports quality and safety initiatives, and delivers compassionate care aligned with organizational values, professional standards, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a professional image and demonstrate excellent customer service in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, physicians, and staff in accordance with Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including history taking, physical examinations, observation, and review of diagnostic data.
• Formulate diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses based on patient condition and clinical findings.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate patient care to meet holistic, age-specific, and culturally sensitive needs.
• Provide preventive care services and health education within scope of practice and under physician collaboration as required.
• Discuss cases and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust comprehensive plans of care.
• Admit, evaluate, and manage patients as assigned, including unassigned or direct admissions in accordance with organizational policies.
• Provide medical consultations and follow-up care, including pre-operative evaluations and coordination with specialists.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds, utilization review, discharge planning, and care conferences.
• Communicate treatment plans, progress, and discharge instructions clearly to patients, families, and care teams.
• Respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations, including participation in rapid response or resuscitation teams when applicable.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record in compliance with medical staff bylaws and regulatory standards.
• Manage length of stay and contribute to effective use of healthcare resources, diagnostics, and therapies.
• Coordinate patient handoffs and transitions across the continuum of care using timely verbal and written communication.

Value-Based and Quality-Focused Care

• Practice evidence-based medicine and follow national quality measures and internal clinical protocols.
• Minimize unnecessary testing and interventions while maintaining high standards of patient safety and outcomes.
• Support organizational quality improvement initiatives and system-based practice improvements.
• Make appropriate referrals and facilitate effective communication among consulting providers.

Professional Conduct and Leadership

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, compassion, and ethical behavior at all times.
• Serve as a role model for professional practice and collaborative teamwork.
• Support colleagues and uphold the standards, bylaws, rules, and regulations of the Medical Staff.
• Participate in medical staff meetings, committees, and required institutional activities as appointed.

Systems-Based Practice

• Recognize and support patient care across the continuum, ensuring placement in the most appropriate care setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve care delivery, patient flow, and system efficiency.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and system improvement efforts related to patient care and safety.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic reasoning, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

• Minimum of a master’s degree of Science in Physician Assistant studies required.

• State of South Carolina Certification as Physician Assistant.

Benefits may vary depending on the position.