Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

HCA Solutions is seeking a qualified Physician's Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to work at the Federal Detention Center, a Commonwealth facility, in Philadelphia, PA.

This is a full-time W-2 position offering long-term placement, health benefits, and paid time off.

Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Description

Provide Physician Assistant services which includes, but is not limited to:

Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive health care services for the inmate

Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays

Make a diagnosis, provide treatment plans and prescribe medications

Clinically manage injuries by suturing, splinting, and immobilizing

Attend to medical emergencies

Record progress notes, recommend clinically necessary outside consultation, instruct and counsel, and order or carry out therapy

Emergency consultation to be performed by the contractor in instances where deemed necessary. Perform minor surgery utilizing local anesthesia during consultation visits

Work collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans

Assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services

Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems

Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may include securing health histories from the patient, recording findings and providing clinical evaluations

Administers and documents medications accurately according to policy/procedure and physician orders. Administers immunizations and tuberculin skin testing as ordered.

Provides a wide range of emergency services, in the absence of the physician

Requirements

Valid and current registration as a professional Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner

Minimum of 3 years recent experience in acute care, ambulatory care, Medical/Surgical or psychiatric care facility.

One year, or more, of experience in a correctional environment is preferred, but not required

Experience in a correctional health care setting preferred, but not required.

Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

ACLS certification, preferred.

Current Negative TB Test Results

Proof of any vaccinations, including Hepatitis B and COVID -19

Benefits

11 paid holidays

2 weeks PTO

7 sick days

Medical/Dental/Vision/Supplementals

401k

Paid STD

HCA Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodations or special need in order to complete the application process, please visit hcadvantageinc.com and click on “Email HCA”.