Full Job Description
Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP)
Overview
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care within a correctional setting.
This role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, providing comprehensive medical care to an underserved population while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The APP will play a key role in improving patient outcomes, ensuring continuity of care, and supporting CHP’s mission of delivering accessible, quality healthcare.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, including physical exams, medical histories, and diagnostic evaluations
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations and CHP protocols
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests and lab results
- Provide patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans
- Respond to medical emergencies and provide urgent care as needed
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, mental health clinicians, and custody staff to ensure coordinated care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adherence to clinical protocols
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care upon release or transfer
Qualifications
- For Nurse Practitioners (NP):
- Active and unrestricted NP license in the applicable state
- Board certification (FNP, AGNP, or related)
- Current DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- For Physician Assistants (PA):
- Active and unrestricted PA license in the applicable state
- Graduate of an accredited PA program
- NCCPA certification required
- Current DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Minimum 2–3 years of APP experience in primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, or a related setting
- Experience in correctional healthcare or working with underserved populations preferred but not required
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently within scope while collaborating with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Work Environment
- Practice in a structured, secure correctional facility
- Team-based, collaborative care model with physician support
- High level of autonomy with diverse clinical exposure
- Fast-paced environment treating a wide range of conditions
Location: San Diego, CA
Pay: $95-$100/hr
Schedule: 12pm to 10pm on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays