Physician Assistant - Correctional - $90 per hour

SpectrumACS; Taylorsville (NC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

SpectrumACS is seeking a Physician Assistant for a 26-week local contract at a correctional facility in North Carolina. The role offers $90 per hour and 40 hours per week with a day shift and weekend rotation as required by the facility.

Start: ASAP. The position requires NC PA licensure, NCCPA certification, and DEA registration if required. Valid quick-turnaround credentialing is expected.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina PA license required.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Current DEA registration if required by facility.
• 1+ year(s) of clinical experience in primary, urgent, emergency, or correctional care preferred.
• Ability to work in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical evaluations and physical assessments.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing.
• Perform minor procedures as appropriate.
• Respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and custody staff.

Skills

Clinical experience

Correctional healthcare settings

Documentation skills

Strong clinical judgment

Education

NCCPA certification

Active North Carolina PA license

Job description

Physician Assistant - Correctional - $90 per hour

SpectrumACS is seeking a Physician Assistant Correctional for a local contract job in Taylorsville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Correctional


• Duration: 26 weeks


• Shift: days


• Employment Type: Local Contract

Physician Assistant – Local Contract – Corrections | 40 Hours | $90/hr

Taylorsville, NC

Start: ASAP

26-Week Contract

Compensation & Schedule

$90 per hour

40 hours per week

Day shift schedule

Weekend rotation as required by facility

Position Overview

SpectrumACS is hiring a Physician Assistant (PA) for a 26-week local contract at Granville Correctional Institution in Butner, North Carolina. This position provides medical care to incarcerated individuals in a structured correctional healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical evaluations and physical assessments

Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions

Prescribe medications within scope of practice

Order and interpret diagnostic testing

Perform minor procedures as appropriate

Respond to medical emergencies

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and custody staff

Requirements

Active North Carolina Physician Assistant license

NCCPA certification

Current DEA registration (if required by facility)

1+ years of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, or correctional healthcare preferred

Ability to work within a correctional setting

Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills

Job Type: Local Contract

Setting: Correctional Facility

SpectrumACS Job ID #ACI-PA-LCL.

About SpectrumACS

SpectrumACS is a proven leader in travel and local healthcare staffing, connecting nurses, behavioral health specialists, specialty physicians, and allied health professionals with rewarding opportunities in state and county facilities.

Founded by American Correctional Solutions—the pioneer in delivering specialized healthcare services within correctional institutions more than 40 years ago—SpectrumACS builds on a strong legacy of innovation and service.

Today, we partner with facilities across the country to enhance patient care while offering healthcare professionals the chance to grow their skills, broaden their clinical experience, and make a meaningful impact in unique and dynamic settings.