PA/NP: Serve Underserved Patients with Autonomy & Growth

Wellpath; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is hiring a Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical care in a correctional facility. You will work under supervision to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a master’s program in nursing or PA, an unrestricted license, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable. The role involves daily sick calls, emergency care, minor procedures, and behavioral health management.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Nursing (NP) or PA program completed.
• Unrestricted license, certification or registration in state of practice; must maintain all certifications.
• Current DEA registration and lifesaving BLS/PALS where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily sick call and follow standardized protocols.
• Provide emergency care and coordinate patient transfers.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, repair lacerations, and remove sutures.
• Treat and manage behavioral health disorders and patients on maintenance non-psychotic medications.
• Participate in Quality Management and peer review activities.

Education

Master’s program in nursing (NP) or PA program

Job description

Wellpath is hiring a Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical care in a correctional facility. You will work under supervision to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include a master’s program in nursing or PA, an unrestricted license, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable. The role involves daily sick calls, emergency care, minor procedures, and behavioral health management.