Physician Assistant

State of Nebraska • McCook, NE

137d • $58

About The Position

Those graduating from a PA program within the next three months are welcome to apply! Information about the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) can be found at: www.corrections.nebraska.gov. For more information call 402-479-5630. For American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, please contact Megan Jones at [email protected]. The NDCS is seeking to hire a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to provide primary health care services. Selected candidate will be joining our staff of Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

• Graduation from an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant program or have passed the National Commission Certification examination
• Certification and current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam, and at a randomly announced time, pass a drug test.
• Once at the Staff Training Academy, must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory experience helpful
• Experience working as a Physician Assistant within a clinical setting or equivalent experience.
• Work experience as a Physician Assistant in a correctional or institutional setting.
• Current CPR/ALCS certification preferred (required within one year of hire).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care services

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life.
• Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
• Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer!
• Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status.
• For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees