Physician Assistant Job – Columbia SC

The Physician Assistant position is a comprehensive role which includes support in the areas of case management and patient communications.  The Physician Assistant works under moderate supervision to provide high-quality patient care and create favorable impressions with patients. The Physician Assistant will primarily be responsible for evaluating patients seen for follow-up visits.  Although this person will at times be working independently, consultation with clinic physicians should be sought in difficult cases.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Conduct patient evaluations with a focus on ear, nose, and throat conditions.

• Perform physical examinations of the head, neck, ears, nose, and throat, with chest auscultation when appropriate.

• Provide clinical assessments and formulate differential diagnoses related to ENT conditions.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, ensuring accurate documentation and clear communication with patients.

• Prescribe medications within prescriptive authority, including antibiotics, decongestants, bronchodilators, mucolytics, and oral/inhaled steroids.

• Order and interpret diagnostic studies relevant to ENT care, such as audiograms, CT scans, and other imaging or laboratory tests.

• Collaborate with supervising ENT physicians on complex or challenging cases to ensure optimal outcomes.