Physician Assistant: Autonomous Inmate Care & Emergency

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 139,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking partnership discounts

Job summary

Wellpath is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. The PA will evaluate and treat acute and emergency conditions, collaborate with physicians, and support administrative and psychiatric tasks.

DEA and PA licensure are required, with BLS/PALS as applicable. Join a mission-driven clinic team and contribute to high-quality care in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited education program for PAs.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a correctional/detention setting.
• Unrestricted PA license and current DEA registration are required.
• BLS and PALS certifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols.
• Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated.
• Document all findings using SOAP and EMR systems.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Cross-functional teamwork

HIPAA compliance

Education

PA education program completed

Job description

Wellpath is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. The PA will evaluate and treat acute and emergency conditions, collaborate with physicians, and support administrative and psychiatric tasks.

DEA and PA licensure are required, with BLS/PALS as applicable. Join a mission-driven clinic team and contribute to high-quality care in a correctional environment.