Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner
About The Position
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (PCM) is a privately owned, physician-founded, nationally accredited correctional healthcare practice that has been in operation since 1986. PCM provides comprehensive medical, mental health, and dental care services to over 80 county jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Florida, New York, and New Hampshire. Correctional healthcare offers a unique, challenging, and exciting opportunity for medical professionals to utilize their skills and knowledge daily, blending Primary Care, Urgent Care, Emergency Medicine, and Addiction Medicine while serving an under-served, diverse, and appreciative patient population. We are seeking a Part-Time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide on-site medical care at the Cambria County Prison in Ebensburg, PA. This is a 24 hour/week position, Monday through Friday, during day shift hours.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant program.
- Board Certified.
- Licensed to practice Medicine in the State of Pennsylvania.
- Maintain current DEA license.
- Maintain active BLS (i.e. CPR) certification.
- Maintain current Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to multi-task well.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Comfortable with making patient diagnosis on their own.
Responsibilities
- Performing physical examinations on all newly incarcerated inmates/patients.
- Evaluating sick inmates/patients and presenting observations to the attending physician.
- Performing duties such as suturing and administering injections and medications.
- Drawing blood samples.
- Evaluating diagnostic findings.
- Ensuring complete, accurate, and timely medical entries for each inmate/patient contact.
- Providing counseling and education on common medical problems.
- Performing histories and physicals on all newly committed inmates/patients in accordance with NCCHC/ACA Standards, facility requirements, and PCM policies and procedures.
- Complying with standards of care in accordance with NCCHC/ACA and accepted healthcare standards.
- Developing and conducting in-service education programs according to the annual in-service calendar, as assigned by the PCM Medical Director and/or Administrator.
- Reviewing inmate/patient records to determine health status and initiate necessary treatment.
- Screening inmate/patient sick call requests to determine appropriate follow-up care.
- Evaluating inmate/patients at sick call for common complaints.
- Ordering appropriate laboratory tests and X-rays.
- Ordering specialty consultations when indicated.
- Providing other services as required at the request of the PCM Medical Director and/or Administrator.
- Providing ongoing, continuous care for inmates/patients with chronic medical problems such as asthma, hypertension, and diabetes.
- Collecting specimens for and carrying out commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
- Evaluating and initiating treatment in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, hemorrhage, burns, and injuries.
- Prescribing therapeutic modalities such as medications and diets in accordance with regulations.
Benefits
- Company-paid liability insurance (including tail coverage) provided.
- Annual licensure reimbursement offered.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
