Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Neurosurgery ICU - Columbia
Works under the supervision of a physician to give quality treatment, referral and follow-up care in a medical or hospital setting.
Posted Jun 15 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Variable Variable (United States of America)
- Unit and setting
- Neuro ICU · Hospital 35101000 Neuro ICU-Practice Operations
- License
- NP license NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South CarolinaCurrent Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina
- Term
- Starts Jun 15, 2026 · Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Experience - No previous experience required
- License
- Current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina NCCPA certification and current Physician Assistant licensure in South Carolina Check your license
- Certification
- NCCPA certification
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a Physician Assistant program approved by an accredited medical body 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.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions and types of injuries; excellent communication skills Knowledge of a wide variety of medical conditions/diseases/types of injuries; excellent communication skills.
Preferred
- Certification
- NCCPA Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine (CAQ in EM) National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, Certificate of Added Qualification in Emergency Medicine - NCCPA CAQ in EM - Preferred
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education Performs health histories, physical exams, individual and group health education.
- Day to day
- Orders diagnostic lab and radiological tests, including CTs, MRIs, ultrasound and contrast studies, with physician approval Orders diagnostic laboratory tests and radiological tests, including special testing such as CTs, MRIs, ultrasound, and contrast studies with physician approval.
- Day to day
- Interprets findings, makes diagnoses, and carries out treatment plans, including prescribing medication 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.
- Day to day
- Refers complicated cases to the immediate supervising physician Refers cases to immediate supervising physician when patient conditions are complicated, exceed the Physician Assistant’s limit of care or level of training.
- Day to day
- Provides emergency care to prevent loss of life, limb or eyesight Provides emergency care to prevent the loss of life, limb or eyesight.
- Day to day
- Institutes emergency procedures within level of training Institutes emergency procedures in accordance with level of training.
- Day to day
- Supports clinic function through policy development and operational improvement Supports clinic function by participating in policy development, operational improvement and the implementation of policies and improvements.
The workplace
Worth asking
- How does compensation work, including base pay and the productivity or RVU formula?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
More questions to askFewer questions
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
Your fit
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on 270 Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands’ careers page.
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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 3510 Neuro ICU Department 35101000 Neuro ICU-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!
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What's around it?
Columbia, SCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,204/mo
- Household income
- $55,529/yr, all local households, not nurse pay