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1 Physician Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC
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Physician Assistant Jobs in Columbia, SC
Physician assistants are healthcare professionals who provide patient care as part of a team of medical providers that includes physicians, nurses, and CNAs. They perform examinations, obtain medical histories, order treatments, prescribe medications, diagnose illnesses, order diagnostic tests, and refer patients to specialists.A typical day in the life of a physician assistant might include:
• Counseling patients on preventative care
• Conducting physical examinations and developing treatment plans
• Making hospital or nursing home rounds and assisting in surgery
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and writing prescriptions.