Advanced Practice - Bariatric Surg Opening in Conway, SC
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Allergy/Immunology
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Conway, South Carolina, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**APP Bariatrics opening: Conway, SC**
~ 10m to Myrtle Beach
**Position Details**
- Part-time
- Permanent
- Seeking a board certified Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
- Diagnose and treat patients with acute and chronic conditions as well as serving as a consultant and educator.
- Performing patient history and physical examinations, diagnostic testing, test interpretation, treatment, patient follow up and education on managing acute and chronic health problems.
- The APP promotes collaboration between the multiple disciplines to ensure cost effective and quality patient care.
- The APP will make referrals to physicians and other healthcare providers, document assessment, management, and education clearly and concisely within the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Additionally, the APP is the first assistant in surgery and will performs first assist duties, including ensuring all needed equipment and supplies are present.
- The APP will conduct Post-op visits, write orders in the recovery room, talk with family and, performs post-op procedures and more.
- The APP will dictate discharge summaries, writes prescriptions, explains discharge instructions, and confirms follow-up appointments, as well as monitor, record and report systems or changes in patients condition.
**Qualifications**
- Completion of an accredited NP/PA program required.
**Licensure/Certification/Registration:**
- Current licensure as a NP/PA in the State of South Carolina in good standing (SCLLR) required.
- Basic Life Saving (BLS) Certification required.
- Board Certified