Job Description

Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ medical, physical and psychological status, including histories and physical examinations. Develops treatment plans individualized to the patient’s needs. Records notes in the medical record. Implements physician directed treatment plans, writes orders for medications, treatments, tests, and provides patient care. Dispenses medication as dictates but the PA’s prescriptive privilege, State Law or as a verbal order under the direction of the supervising/alternate supervising physician. May prescribe any medication appropriate for treatment of patients in a general/vascular surgical practice including medical devices, except Class II, ophthalmic steroids, initiating Class III antiarrhythmics, MAO inhibitors, Anabolic steroids, and sublingual Nifedipine. Provides education and training to clinical staff in the offices. Operates within the scope of practice outlined by the State of South Carolina.