Physician Assistant PRN - Impactful Corrections Care

Wellpath; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellpath seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints, coordinate with physicians and mental health professionals, and document in EMR per protocols.

Requirements include an accredited PA program, active PA license, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable, with at least two years in a correctional or detention setting. US residency is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited education program for PAs.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a relevant setting.
• Unrestricted PA license and current DEA registration.
• Current BLS and PALS certification where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols.
• Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated; document findings using SOAP and EMR.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments.

Skills

Clinical care

Emergency medicine

EMR documentation

HIPAA compliance

Education

Accredited PA education program

Tools

EMR systems

S.O.A.P. documentation

Job description

Wellpath seeks a Physician Assistant to deliver comprehensive medical care to inmates under medical leadership. You will evaluate and treat acute and emergency complaints, coordinate with physicians and mental health professionals, and document in EMR per protocols.

Requirements include an accredited PA program, active PA license, DEA registration, and BLS/PALS where applicable, with at least two years in a correctional or detention setting. US residency is required.