Corrections Physician Assistant (PA)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Wasilla (AK); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Physician Assistant specialized in corrections to deliver medical services to incarcerated individuals under physician supervision. You will collect inmate data, perform diagnostics, and provide referrals and treatments across primary care and minor procedures in a correctional setting.

The role requires PA licensure, BCLS, and preferred NCCPA certification, with at least one year of PA and correctional experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science preferred; state regulations may specify otherwise.
• Physician's Assistant license/registration in practicing state.
• NCCPA certification preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract.
• Minimum of 1 year of PA experience strongly preferred.
• 1 year of correctional experience preferred.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS per state or contract.
• Adheres to professional standards of practice and health compliance.

Skills

BCLS

ACLS/PALS

Experience as PA

Correctional experience

TB questionnaire handling

Health certificate compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Science

PA License/Registration

NCCPA Certification (preferred)

Job description

The Physician Assistant – Corrections provides medical services to incarcerated individuals under the direction of a physician; collects and documents inmate patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations/referrals. In the correctional setting, the Physician Assistant provides direct inmate patient care services in a variety of specialties including primary care, diagnosing, treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications

• Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board in practicing state

• Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications

• One (1) year of experience as a Physician's Assistant strongly preferred

• 1 year of correctional experience preferred.

• BCLS certified required

• ACLS/PALS per state or contract requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Job Category: Advanced Practitioner

Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA - Corrections

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-17T19:33:30