Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Bariatrics

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

The Physician Assistant practices as a direct patient healthcare provider under the supervision of a physician. They work with patients and their families to coordinate the delivery of care. This includes but is not limited to the assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation of clients throughout the established plan of care. The Physician Assistant shall obtain health histories and perform physical examinations, order appropriate diagnostic test and treatment regimens, prepares and consents patients for procedures, assists a team of general surgeons as needed in the operating room, provides patient care in the in-patient setting and provides education to patients, families, and departmental staff as needed. The Physician Assistant will practice within the guidelines of the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

Minimum of two years PA experience preferred

Four years previous healthcare experience preferred

Education

Degree in an accredited physician assistant program

Successfully completed an educational program for physician assistants approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or its predecessor or successor organization

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.