PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, NKSP

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A state correctional health organization in California seeks a Physician Assistant for North Kern State Prison. This role involves assessing and managing patient health care needs in various settings, performing physical examinations, and interpreting lab results. Candidates should be skilled in patient education and may take on call duties under a physician's supervision. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a meaningful public service while ensuring the well-being of incarcerated individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Knowledge of interpreting routine laboratory and imaging results.
• Skills in educating and counseling patients regarding their health.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Interpret routine laboratory and imaging results.
• Provide education and counseling to patients about health concerns.
• Assist with call duties under physician manager supervision.

Job description

Position Title

Physician Assistant, Correctional Facility (CF) – North Kern State Prison (NKSP), Delano, CA

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, the Physician Assistant, CF assesses and manages the health care needs of patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings. The role includes performing physical examinations, interpreting routine laboratory and imaging results, and educating and counseling patients regarding their physical and mental health. The Physician Assistant may also be assigned call duties with backup supervision by a physician manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and therapeutic procedures
• Interpret routine laboratory and imaging results
• Provide education and counseling to patients about physical and mental health concerns
• Assist with call duties under physician manager supervision as required

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.