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Physician Assistant
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Academic/Training Program Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Dixon, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/25/18
Wexford Health Sources, the nation's leading innovative correctional health care company, provides clients with experienced management and technologically advanced services, combined with programs that control costs while ensuring quality. For nearly two decades, Wexford Health has consistently delivered proven staffing expertise and a full range of medical, behavioral health, pharmacy, utilization management, provider contracting, claims processing, and quality management services.

At Wexford Health our philosophy is that health care should not be considered a luxury for anyone. We simply care for those in need and the corrections environment is our venue.

Wexford Health has an exceptional opportunity for a Full/Part-time Physician Assistant to join our team of healthcare professionals at the Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, IL


We’re proud to offer our Full-time providers an extremely competitive benefits package including:
• Company-paid medical malpractice insurance
• No completing insurance forms and waiting for reimbursement
• No hassles or overhead costs associated with private practice
• Steady income with no need to look for new patients
• Annual review with performance increase
• Generous paid-time off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement saving plans
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Healthcare and dependent care spending account
Responsibilities:
The Physician Assistant will work under the direction of the Medical Director. They are responsible and accountable for evaluating and treating inmates upon referral and acting as a consultant to the nursing staff. The proper candidate will work effectively with physicians, patients, medical and nursing staff, security staff at all levels, administrative and support staff, and consulting physicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform paraprofessional medical services to the inmate population and employees as appropriate.
• Direct other less qualified health care employees in the delivery of care.
• Perform duties of an advanced technical nature.
• Assign, supervise, direct and train other health care personnel in their duties concerning patient care, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.
• Assist in supervising the serving and proportions of special diets.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned.
Qualifications:
Work Environment: Health Care Unit in a correctional facility, which includes daily interfacing with inmates, correctional staff, and health care personnel
Licensing: Current state license
Certification: Current CPR
Experience: Two (2) years experience as a PA preferred
Education: Certification from an accredited college/university as a Physician’s Assistant