Hospitalist Physician Assistant (PRN) - South Carolina

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