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Physician Assistant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Pontiac, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
The Pontiac Correctional Center is seeking a part-time Physician Assistant to work 8 hours per week.

Provides basic medical services under the supervision of a licensed physician. Utilizes professional medical skills to meet a variety of health care needs, with ambulatory care as primary focus. Interacts with a variety of health care professionals and security staff in a correctional environment.

-Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the facility.
-Assesses inmate patient in a variety of settings.
-Identifies inmate patient health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
-Implements medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician.
-Provides education to inmate patient, health care and correctional staff.
-Documents all health care contacts.
-Adheres to safety and security policies and participates in disaster drills.
-Follows security regulations for keys, sharps and controlled medications.
-Delegates to and supervises other team members as appropriate.
-Adheres to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices.

EOE M/F/D/V