Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - 7000 Bonus

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving healthcare for underserved populations. As a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, you'll play a vital role in delivering care to inmates, addressing their medical and behavioral health needs. This position offers an opportunity for significant career growth in a supportive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. You'll work closely with a team of professionals, ensuring compliance with all regulations while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those who need it most. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or accredited PA program required.
• Must have unrestricted license and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care according to protocols and evaluate patients' conditions.
• Document findings using S.O.A.P method and participate in quality management.

Skills

Patient Care

Emergency Medicine

Behavioral Health

Quality Management

Documentation (S.O.A.P method)

Education

Master’s program in nursing (NP)

Accredited education program for PAs

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

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Compensation Information: $104,915.2 - $128,232 / year

Department (Org): Clinic

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work-life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

How you make a difference

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator, Program Manager, or higher medical professional. They assist the Physician in all medical care and treatment of the inmate population, including behavioral health disorders. The role includes coordinating the patient plan of care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in compliance with all agency, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and deliver care according to protocols and procedures.
• Evaluate and treat patients for acute care and emergency medicine complaints based on standardized procedures and protocols.
• Consult with a physician for conditions outside protocol parameters and identify patients who require transfer to an Emergency Department.
• Assess patients' medical, traumatic, and psychiatric issues and document all findings using the S.O.A.P method and EMR.
• Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review activities, attend administrative meetings, and provide clinical support for other services as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Completion of a master’s program in nursing (NPs) or an accredited education program for PAs

Experience

• Previous correctional/detention facility experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We encourage you to apply!

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