Physician Assistant – Inmate Health, Autonomy & Growth

Wellpath; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 93,001 - 103,333; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance and dependent SCHOL

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program

Banking partnership discounts

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care to inmates under supervision. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency cases, collaborate with physicians and mental health staff, and ensure documentation aligns with protocols.

The role requires PA licensure, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable, with prior correctional/detention facility experience. Join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited PA education program.
• Minimum two years’ experience in a correctional/detention facility.
• Unrestricted PA license with current DEA registration.
• Current 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 the SOAP method and EMR systems.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Emergency medical care

SOAP/EMR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PA education program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care to inmates under supervision. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency cases, collaborate with physicians and mental health staff, and ensure documentation aligns with protocols.

The role requires PA licensure, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable, with prior correctional/detention facility experience. Join a mission-driven team focused on compassionate, high-quality care.