PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, CAL

California Correctional Health Care Services; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 72,327 - 83,348; Part time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to work at Calipatria State Prison in California. The role involves assessing and managing patient health care needs, performing physical examinations, and interpreting lab results. The position requires a commitment to patient education and counseling. Monthly salary ranges from $6,481 to $7,468.50. This position provides an opportunity to contribute to healthcare in a correctional facility with a focus on diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, assesses and manages health care needs of patients.
• Performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Educates and counsels patients regarding health matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage health care in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized settings.
• Interpret laboratory and imaging results.
• Assign call duties with physician manager oversight.

Job description

Position Title

Physician Assistant, CF – Part-Time (20 hours per week)

Monthly salary range: $6,481 to $7,468.50.

Location

Calipatria State Prison (CAL), Calipatria, CA.

Role Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility (CF), the Physician Assistant, CF assesses and manages the health care needs of patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings. The PA performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures; interprets routine laboratory and imaging results; and educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health. The PA may also be assigned call duties with backup supervision by a physician manager.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.