Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

PrimeCare Medical • Towson, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is a privately owned, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice that provides comprehensive medical, mental health, and dental services to correctional facilities. This full-time position provides on-site medical care at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland, on the night shift. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, Sunday through Tuesday, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The hourly pay range is $60.00–$75.00, with shift differentials; rates may vary for weekend shifts.

The Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner conducts examinations and evaluates health concerns for incarcerated patients, presents observations to the attending physician, and provides treatment and ongoing care. The role includes evaluating diagnostic findings, completing medical documentation, educating patients, and responding to emergencies. It requires the ability to multitask, manage time effectively, work independently, and make patient diagnoses.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• At least two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Board certified.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Maryland.
• Maintain a current DEA license.
• Maintain active BLS (CPR) certification.
• Maintain a current driver's license.
• Able to multitask and demonstrate excellent time-management skills.
• Able to work independently and make patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations for newly incarcerated patients and histories and physicals for newly committed patients in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards, facility requirements, and PCM policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patients who are ill and present observations to the attending physician.
• Perform procedures and clinical duties, including suturing, administering injections and medications, drawing blood samples, and evaluating diagnostic findings.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely medical entries for each patient contact.
• Provide counseling and education on common medical problems.
• Comply with NCCHC/ACA standards of care and accepted healthcare standards.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs as assigned by the PCM Medical Director and/or Administrator.
• Review patient records to determine health status and initiate necessary treatment.
• Screen sick-call requests to determine appropriate follow-up care and evaluate patients at sick call for common complaints.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests and X-rays, and order specialty consultations when indicated.
• Provide other services as requested by the PCM Medical Director and/or Administrator.
• Provide ongoing care for patients with chronic medical problems such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
• Collect specimens and perform commonly conducted blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
• Evaluate and initiate treatment in emergencies such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, hemorrhage, burns, and injuries.
• Prescribe therapeutic modalities, including medications and diets, in accordance with regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for single and family enrollment.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid time off accrual up to nine days (72 hours) per year.
• Six floating holidays, prorated during the first year based on hire date.
• Sick and safe leave under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act, accruing at one hour per 30 hours worked up to 64 hours annually.
• Shift differential; rates may vary for weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time