Physician Assistant

Job Description

CareSouth Carolina’s Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant works as part of the provider team performing a variety of direct patient care services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation/monitoring for patients of all ages, birth to death. The FNP/PA may also perform specialty services after training, credentialing, and certification. The FNP/PA collaborates with clinical and other staff to achieve improved patient care & outcomes during the medical visit. It will require constant collaboration and constant efforts to improve the patient experience by providing high-quality, patient-centered care. This will involve participation in training, team meetings, and huddles to facilitate the delivery of patient-centered care. This will also involve close collaboration with facilities outside of CSC for referral services when patients need these services. All employees of CareSouth Carolina, Inc. are expected to perform the duties of their job and behave in a manner consistent with the Service Standards: Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Equity.

• Education and ExperienceMaster’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing or a master’s degree in physician assistant sciences from an accredited program.
• Must be licensed to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN) or as a Physician Assistant in the state of South Carolina
• Certified by a nationally recognized nursing organization that certifies nurse practitioners practicing in an extended role or, if a physician assistant, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• A minimum of two years’ experience is strongly preferred
• BLS certification is required

Location

Cheraw SC

Hours

Tuesday - Friday; 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM

CareSouth Carolina offers full-time employees (30+ hours/week) comprehensive benefits, including state medical and dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, and long-term disability, often featuring reduced-cost in-house medical services. Benefits include generous accrued annual leave and sick time, $3500 CME allowance annually and 12 holidays.