Compassionate Physician Assistant — Inmate Care & Growth

Wellpath; Somerset (Somerset County); Presencial; USD 118.000 - 131.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

DailyPay

Tuition assistance

EAP

Company paid life insurance

HSA

Wellness program

Banking & loan discounts

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• Completion of an accredited PA education program.
• Minimum two years' experience in a correctional/detention facility.
• Unrestricted current license/registration in state of practice.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and PALS certification where applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care per protocols.
• Consult with physicians and coordinate patient transfers when needed.
• Document findings using SOAP format and EMR systems.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance; participate in quality improvement.
• Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments.

Conocimientos

Acute emergency medical care

Medical documentation

Cross-coverage coordination

HIPAA compliance

Educación

Accredited PA program

Descripción del empleo

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.