Physician Assistant Telehealth

Wellpath•Franklin, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Physician Assistant Telehealth provides remote medical care to inmate patients through a telemedicine platform in collaboration with physician staff and onsite healthcare teams. This role conducts history and physical visits and sick call clinics using telehealth technology and support from onsite presenters. The position coordinates patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while following local policies and all applicable laws and regulations. Care is delivered in a manner that supports efficient, high-quality, and compliant telehealth services.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited education program for Physician Assistants
Minimum of one (1) year correctional healthcare experience preferred
Unrestricted current license, certification, or registration in state of practice - must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.

Responsibilities

Conduct telehealth evaluations including history and physicals and sick call visits in collaboration with physician staff and onsite presenters.
Provide clinically appropriate assessments, treatment plans, and patient education in alignment with best practices and protocols.
Collaborate with onsite healthcare teams to prepare, conduct, and support efficient telehealth clinics.
Document all clinical findings accurately and timely in the local electronic medical record while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Deliver remote care, participate in quality and peer review activities, and provide clinical support and cross-coverage as needed.