Physician Assistant

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.

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.

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

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