Physician Assistant #BD-556-02
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Locums/Travel
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Long-Term Care/Facility
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Yuma, Arizona, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/08/24
Adelphi is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide medical services at a detention center in Yuma County, Arizona.
Quick Job Facts:
• Ref #: BD-556-02
• Profession: Medicine
• Specialty: Physician Assistant
• Location: Yuma County, Arizona
• Facility Type: Detention Center
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: 40hrs/week (Morning, evening, and night shifts)
• Start Date: TBA
• Rate:$90/hr
Requirements:
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Arizona license
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the assigned Physician;
• Dispense all psychotropic and prescribed medications during scheduled med passes for detainees.
• Conduct health screening on juveniles upon admission.
• Train designated detention staff to conduct screenings and review each completed screening within 24 hours of admission.
• Obtain and review immunization records for juveniles detained more than 15 days.
• Perform physical exams on all detainees committed within twenty-four hours.
• Notify appropriate officials and guardians of required medical care for juveniles.
• Conduct daily sick calls to identify juveniles in need of medical services due to non-emergency injury or illness while in detention.
• Control and monitor pharmaceuticals.
• Conduct vision and hearing assessments for students with special needs enrolled in the Education Program at the facility.
• Provide quarterly quality assurance assessment reports for the medical services program.
• Any other duties as assigned
Quick Job Facts:
• Ref #: BD-556-02
• Profession: Medicine
• Specialty: Physician Assistant
• Location: Yuma County, Arizona
• Facility Type: Detention Center
• Job Type: Contract
• Shift Schedule: 40hrs/week (Morning, evening, and night shifts)
• Start Date: TBA
• Rate:$90/hr
Requirements:
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Arizona license
Responsibilities:
In collaboration with the assigned Physician;
• Dispense all psychotropic and prescribed medications during scheduled med passes for detainees.
• Conduct health screening on juveniles upon admission.
• Train designated detention staff to conduct screenings and review each completed screening within 24 hours of admission.
• Obtain and review immunization records for juveniles detained more than 15 days.
• Perform physical exams on all detainees committed within twenty-four hours.
• Notify appropriate officials and guardians of required medical care for juveniles.
• Conduct daily sick calls to identify juveniles in need of medical services due to non-emergency injury or illness while in detention.
• Control and monitor pharmaceuticals.
• Conduct vision and hearing assessments for students with special needs enrolled in the Education Program at the facility.
• Provide quarterly quality assurance assessment reports for the medical services program.
• Any other duties as assigned