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Psychiatric Physician Assistant- Goodyear Arizona
Brentwood, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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
Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Correctional Care | Committed Careers | Corizon Health
We have an exceptional opportunity for a Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our healthcare team at Perryville Complex located in Goodyear, Arizona.
Qualifications of a Corizon Health Physician Assistant
• Graduate of an accredited college/university Physician Assistant program with current certification /licensure in the state of employment.
• Maintains an active Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Responsibilities of a Corizon Health Physician Assistant
Corizon Health Physician Assistant utilize the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with an ambulatory care as their primary focus. Physician Assistant work with a variety of healthcare professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
Physician Assistant also…
• Respond to and initiate care for medical emergencies throughout the facility
• Identify patient health problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician
• Implement medical care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by a physician
• Provide education to patient, healthcare and correctional staff
• Document all healthcare contacts
• Adhere to safety and security policies and participate in disaster drills
• Follow security regulations for keys, sharps, and controlled medications
• Delegate to and supervise other team members as appropriate
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and other appropriate infection control practices
Benefits of a Corizon Health Physician Assistant
• 5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• No weekends or evenings
• Minimal on-call
• No overhead
• Medical & Dental
• Company matched retirement plan
• Continuing Medical Education allowance
• Paid malpractice
As the correctional healthcare pioneer and leader for 35+ years, Corizon Health provides client partners with high quality healthcare and reentry services that will improve the health and safety of our patients reduce recidivism and better the communities where we live and work.
This position may require a background check, security clearance, and/or drug screening.
Corizon Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal and state employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, Vietnam era veteran, or disabled Veteran status.