Physician Assistant

Wellpath

$80K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Minimum two years of experience in a correctional or detention facility.
  • Unrestricted current license to practice as a PA in the relevant state.
  • Current DEA registration for prescribing medications.
  • BLS and PALS certifications from AHA, maintained continuously.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver acute and emergency medical care per established protocols.
  • Consult with physicians for patient management and transfers as necessary.
  • Document clinical findings using S.O.A.P. format in EMR systems.
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and partake in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Support psychiatric assessments and provide cross-coverage as needed.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with medical and mental health professionals.
  • Engagement in quality improvement activities.
  • Opportunity to work within the justice system and impact inmate health care.
  • Support for continuous education and professional development.
Full Job Description
How you make a difference

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under the supervision of medical leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and emergency complaints, participating in administrative meetings, and supporting cross-coverage needs. The PA collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals, ensuring clinical documentation and treatment align with protocols. They maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement activities. The role also involves emergency care coordination and psychiatric assessment support.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols
  • Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated
  • Document all findings using the S.O.A.P. method and EMR systems
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts
  • Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments


Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION
  • Completion of an accredited education program for PAs

EXPERIENCE
  • Previous correctional/detention facility experience
  • Minimum two (2) years' experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice
  • Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
  • Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA


We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

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