Physician Assistant – FCC Victorville, Victorville, CA

Fidelity Partners•Victorville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant) – FCC Victorville Work Location Federal Correctional Complex 13777 Air Expressway Blvd Victorville, CA 92394 Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints, and Drug Screen. Period of Performance: Estimated: 01 January 2026 – 31 December 2030 Type of Employment: 40 hours per week; Estimated Pay: TBD Working Hours The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse will provide services when requested, 5 days per week, excluding Federal Holidays. 160 estimated sessions per week normally consisting of eight (8) hour days, and an optional 120 workdays not to exceed 240 workdays in a 24-month period. Any time worked in day constitutes one (1) workday. Work hours will normally be between 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The contractor employee(s) shall not exceed 40 hours per week. Qualifications Must be certified to practice medicine in the state of California. 1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant CPR certification in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support. Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application. Summary of Duties: Provides comprehensive patient care by conducting histories and physical examinations, diagnosing and treating medical conditions, prescribing medications, performing minor procedures, and responding to medical emergencies in accordance with licensure and institutional policies. Maintains accurate clinical documentation, ensures patient confidentiality and infection control compliance, and collaborates with physicians and healthcare staff to deliver high-quality medical care. Attire Required to wear professional business attire or approved scrubs suitable for a correctional healthcare environment; khaki or green scrubs are not permitted. Jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, sandals, sweatpants, and other casual clothing are prohibited.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be certified to practice medicine in the state of California.
1+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
CPR certification in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
Perform Advance Practice Practitioner duties within the scope of the current licensure
Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intravenously, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
Assist with distribution of medications at pill line
Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
Perform history and physicals
Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the inmate
Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays
Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy
Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
Ability and skill to operate EKG
Make a diagnosis, provide treatment plans and prescribe medications
Clinically manage injuries by suturing, splinting, and immobilizing
Attend to medical emergencies
Record progress notes, recommend clinically necessary outside consultation, instruct and counsel, and order or carry out therapy
Emergency consultation to be performed by the contractor in instances where deemed necessary.
Perform minor surgery utilizing local anesthesia during consultation visits