On-Site Correctional Health NP – Part-Time Day Shift

Advanced Correctional Healthcare, Inc.; Pittsfield (IL); On-site; USD 241,000 - 344,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

401(k) w/employer match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Pike County Jail is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver medical and behavioral health care on-site in Pittsfield, IL. You will perform on-site assessments, document hours, and provide on-call coverage as needed.

Requirements include a valid medical license in the state, board certification, DEA registration, and BLS. Experience in corrections or managed care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid medical license (MD, DO, NP, PA) in the state where services are provided.
• Current Board Certification required.
• Current DEA registration required.
• Current collaborative agreement, if required by state.
• Experience in primary care, corrections, or managed health care delivery.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a motor vehicle.
• BLS certification; hands-on training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform problem-focused, individualized medical assessments.
• Be physically on-site at assigned correctional facility(s) on a regular basis.
• Document dates and times of provided site coverage in the payroll system.
• Provide 24/7 on-call phone services.
• Prescribe medication and treatment within your authority and professional judgement.
• Review patient medical records and sign off on orders as appropriate.
• Escalate off-site care when needed and coordinate with medical staff.

Skills

Experience in primary care

Corrections experience

Managed health care delivery

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Pike County Jail is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to deliver medical and behavioral health care on-site in Pittsfield, IL. You will perform on-site assessments, document hours, and provide on-call coverage as needed.

Requirements include a valid medical license in the state, board certification, DEA registration, and BLS. Experience in corrections or managed care is preferred.