PA/NP in Correctional Health — Autonomy & Growth

Comunidade Metodista; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Comunidade Metodista seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints, and support cross-coverage needs.

You will collaborate with physicians and mental health professionals, ensure clinical documentation in EMR, maintain patient privacy, and participate in quality improvement activities. This role requires an accredited PA program graduate, correctional facility experience, active PA

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care per protocols.
• Consult with physicians and coordinate patient transfers when clinically indicated.
• Document findings using the SOAPIER (SOAP) method and EMR systems.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments.

Skills

Acute care

Emergency care

Clinical documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited PA program

Job description

Comunidade Metodista seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints, and support cross-coverage needs.

You will collaborate with physicians and mental health professionals, ensure clinical documentation in EMR, maintain patient privacy, and participate in quality improvement activities. This role requires an accredited PA program graduate, correctional facility experience, active PA