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Job description
Hospitalist Physician Assistant (PRN) Position Summary The Hospitalist Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced clinical care to adult hospitalized patients on a per diem basis. Working collaboratively with hospitalist physicians and the multidisciplinary inpatient care team, the PA evaluates patients, manages acute and chronic medical conditions, and supports continuity of care throughout the hospitalization.
Key Responsibilities Perform comprehensive inpatient evaluations, including admission histories and physical examinations
Manage daily inpatient care under physician supervision
Conduct daily rounds and coordinate patient care plans
Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests, laboratory studies, and imaging
Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic medical conditions
Manage medications and monitor patient response to therapy
Identify changes in patient condition and escalate care appropriately
Coordinate consultations with specialty services as needed
Participate in discharge planning, including patient education and follow-up coordination
Communicate effectively with patients, families, nursing staff, and consulting providers
Ensure accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and hospital initiatives
Patient Population Adult medical inpatients
Conditions may include respiratory illness, infections, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and post-procedural care
Schedule PRN / per diem coverage
Variable shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
Current national certification as a Physician Assistant
Active or eligible state licensure
BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
Prior hospital medicine, internal medicine, or inpatient experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong clinical assessment and inpatient management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with supervising physicians
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Strong organizational and documentation abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to varying patient volumes and acuity
Work Environment Inpatient hospital setting
Requires standing, walking, and frequent patient interaction
Exposure to acute and complex medical conditions
Worksite address
florence, SC, 29506, US
Who can apply
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