Physician Assistant Hourly - 12 hours weekly (onsite)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 89,268 - 99,187; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay: receive your money as you earn it

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Discounted rates for home and auto loans

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Physician Assistant for an onsite role in Pennsylvania, working 12 hours weekly. The position involves delivering comprehensive medical care to inmates, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with medical protocols. Candidates should have completed an accredited PA program and possess at least two years of experience in a correctional setting. The role offers a competitive pay rate and various employee benefits, promoting wellness and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Previous correctional/detention facility experience.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience.
• Unrestricted current license or certification in state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to inmates.
• Evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints.
• Support psychiatric stability assessments.

Skills

Deliver acute and emergency medical care

Consult with physicians

Maintain HIPAA compliance

Document findings using SOAP method

Education

Completion of accredited education program for PAs

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Physician Assistant Hourly - 12 hours weekly (onsite)

Compensation: $64.8–$72 per hour

Department: Clinic

How you make a difference

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under the supervision of medical leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and emergency complaints, participating in administrative meetings, and supporting cross‑coverage needs. The PA collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals, ensuring clinical documentation and treatment align with protocols. They maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement activities. The role also involves emergency care coordination and psychiatric assessment support.

Key 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 the SOAP method and EMR systems
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts
• Provide cross‑coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Completion of an accredited education program for PAs

Experience

• Previous correctional/detention facility experience
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice
• Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
• Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA

Perks and Benefits

• DailyPay: receive your money as you earn it
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

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