Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

PrimeCare Medical • Towson, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM) is a privately owned, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice operating since 1986. PCM provides medical, mental health, and dental care at county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, New York, and New Hampshire. The position provides on-site medical care at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Maryland, serving an incarcerated patient population. The role combines aspects of primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, and addiction medicine.

This PRN role is specifically intended to help cover third-shift needs. Shift availability varies; listed shifts include 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Compensation is $60–$75 per hour, with shift differentials and weekend rates varying by shift. Company-paid liability insurance, including tail coverage, and company-paid CME technology are provided. Part-time and per diem employees do not accrue company PTO, but are eligible to accrue Maryland sick and safe leave under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually.

The PA/NP performs examinations and ongoing medical care for newly incarcerated and other patients, evaluates health concerns, presents observations to the attending physician, and makes diagnoses independently. The role includes clinical documentation, counseling, treatment, testing, emergency care, and other duties assigned by the PCM Medical Director or Administrator.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• At least two years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner or PA-C.
• 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 comfortable making patient diagnoses independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations on newly incarcerated inmates/patients.
• Evaluate sick inmates/patients and present observations to the attending physician.
• Perform procedures and clinical tasks 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.
• Perform histories and physicals for newly committed patients in accordance with NCCHC/ACA standards, facility requirements, and PCM policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Evaluate patients at sick call for common complaints.
• Order appropriate laboratory tests and X-rays.
• 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, including cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, hemorrhage, burns, and injuries.
• Prescribe therapeutic modalities, such as medications and diets, in accordance with regulations.

Benefits

• Company-paid liability insurance, including tail coverage.
• Company-paid CME technology.
• Eligible part-time and per diem employees accrue Maryland sick and safe leave at one hour per 30 hours worked, up to 64 hours annually; they are not eligible to accrue company PTO.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level