Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) - Per-diem

Centurion Health; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Centurion is seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Vandalia Correctional Center in Vandalia, Illinois. The NP/PA works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management.

This role offers a clinically interesting, diverse patient population within a secure setting, with a focus on collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Illinois NP/PA license.
• 2+ years experience working as an NP/PA.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of health care and patient care management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and perform assessments.

Skills

NP/PA experience

Illinois license

DEA registration

Job description

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Vandalia Correctional Center in Vandalia, Illinois.The NP/PA works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include:A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured settingFreedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hasslesAbility to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volumeProviders are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreementsActive, unrestricted Illinois NP/PA licenseAbility to pass background check2+ years experience working as an NP/PACurrent Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration