Physician Assistant (PA)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company paid life insurance

Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to inmates. This role involves delivering acute medical care, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in correctional facilities and possess a current PA license. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols.
• Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers.
• Document all findings using the S.O.A.P. method.

Skills

Acute and emergency care

Collaboration with medical professionals

Clinical documentation

Education

Completion of an accredited education program for PAs

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Wellpath has been made aware of an ongoing hiring scam where individuals are falsely acting as Wellpath’s hiring team, in an effort to obtain private information or to induce applicants to pay a fee for services related to recruitment or training.

Please be aware of fictitious job openings, consulting engagements, solicitations, or employment offers from suspicious sources.

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• Wellpath does not charge an application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment or hiring process.
• Wellpath does not request or require incoming team members to purchase any equipment.
• Wellpath does not issue checks to incoming team members to purchase any equipment.
• Wellpath does not hire any team members without a thorough video and/or in-person interview process with multiple stakeholders.

If you have any doubts about the authenticity of any messaging behalf of Wellpath, please send us an email [e-mail] before taking any further action in relation to the correspondence.

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

• 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

• Care 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.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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

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

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.