Full Job Description
Job SummaryNuway Express is seeking qualified and experienced Physician Assistants to provide temporary medical services for federal offenders at the FCC Petersburg. This role involves delivering mid-level practitioner services within a correctional environment, ensuring healthcare needs are met according to established protocols and standards.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with staff and consulting physicians to plan, evaluate, and revise healthcare programs.
- Conduct health screenings, evaluate medical conditions, and provide emergency medical care as needed.
- Manage daily clinic operations, including routine and emergency care, minor surgical procedures, and the administration of medications.
- Document patient care activities accurately in medical records.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare standards and institutional policies.
- Monitor and adapt to delays or adjustments based on the correctional environment.
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
- Minimum of two years of documented work experience in a relevant role.
- Valid licensure and CPR certification are required.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a correctional environment, demonstrating professional behavior and adhering to security protocols.
- Must provide proof of freedom from communicable diseases and may be required to undergo testing for tuberculosis or other communicable conditions.
Operational Requirements:
- Must be capable of performing minor surgical procedures (e.g., suturing lacerations, incision and drainage).
- Ability to interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory results, radiographs, and electrocardiograms.
- Must have experience in screening for physical and mental health conditions.
- Must maintain up-to-date and legible clinical documentation.
Schedule:
- Eight one-hour sessions per week
- Monday through Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Temporary Position
If you are a dedicated Physician Assistant looking to contribute to patient care across various medical settings, we welcome you to apply for this position with resume and credentials/licensure.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $45.85 – $53.05 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 12 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- General Practice
- Hospital Medicine
- Primary Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- EMR systems: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- PA-C (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hopewell, VA 23860: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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