Physician Assistant OR Nurse Practitioner

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 156,894 - 165,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Company paid life insurance

Health Spending Accounts

Wellness program

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Windham, Maine is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care in a correctional setting. The role involves evaluating patient needs, collaborating with medical staff, and ensuring adherence to clinical protocols. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and certifications. The position offers a competitive salary and robust benefits including tuition assistance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an accredited PA program.
• Two years of experience in a correctional/detention facility.
• Current DEA registration and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints.
• Collaborate with physicians and mental health professionals.
• Maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical documentation

Emergency care

HIPAA compliance

Education

Completion of an accredited education program for PAs

Job description

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Compensation Information: $156,894.4 - $165,609.6 / year

Department (Org): Clinic

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• 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.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

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 S.O.A.P. 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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:
• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
• 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.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

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 S.O.A.P. 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

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.