Compassionate Physician Assistant, Correctional Healthcare

California Correctional Health Care Services; Corcoran (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Physician Assistant, CF, to join the medical team at California State Prison, Corcoran. You will assess and manage ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized patient care under physician supervision, perform exams, interpret labs/imaging, and educate patients about health issues.

The role includes potential on-call duties, with supervision by a physician manager, and is part of a program responsive to evolving state and budget directives.

Qualifications

• Under supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility (CF), assesses and manages health care needs of patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings.
• Performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures; interprets routine laboratory and imaging results; educates and counsels patients regarding health matters.
• May be assigned call duties with back-up supervision by a physician manager.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Physician Assistant, CF, to join the medical team at California State Prison, Corcoran. You will assess and manage ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized patient care under physician supervision, perform exams, interpret labs/imaging, and educate patients about health issues.

The role includes potential on-call duties, with supervision by a physician manager, and is part of a program responsive to evolving state and budget directives.