Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Surgery - Trauma - Columbia

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