Correctional Physician Assistant - Acute & Emergency Care

Wellpath; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and dependent Spons

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted home/auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Western Region Float - Days, offering a $7K bonus. The role provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership, with responsibilities spanning acute care, emergency management, and cross-coverage.

Requires completion of an accredited PA program and prior correctional/detention facility experience. Annual compensation ranges from $117,936 to $131,040, with a supportive benefits package and ongoing opportunities for

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited education program for PAs.
• Previous correctional/detention facility experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience.

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.

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Western Region Float - Days, offering a $7K bonus. The role provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership, with responsibilities spanning acute care, emergency management, and cross-coverage.

Requires completion of an accredited PA program and prior correctional/detention facility experience. Annual compensation ranges from $117,936 to $131,040, with a supportive benefits package and ongoing opportunities for