Physician Assistant - Correctional Health 12-hr (25k Retention Bonus)

Job Summary

Work in a challenging but rewarding environment with like-minded, mission-oriented team members. The right candidate will be able to work collaboratively but independently, possess strong clinical and communication skills, and be highly accountable. This person should be comfortable performing intake health assessments, procedural based urgent care, chronic care, and emergency stabilizing care to individuals in custody at the Harris County Jail. The candidate may provide back-up/flexibility to the general provider workforce. Ensure organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:

• Bachelor of Science: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), PA-C.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Physician Assistant-Certified and Physician Assistant

Work Experience:

• None

Communication Skills:

• Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
• Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)
• Writing/Correspondence
• Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:

• Personal Computer

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Other Knowledge Skills & Abilities: Suturing uncomplicated wounds, Splinting, EKG Interpretation
• Analytical Abilities
• Mathematics
• Medical Terminology Knowledge
• Research Knowledge and Abilities

Work Schedule:

• Flexible
• Holiday

Equipment Operated:

• Personal Computer

Other Requirements:

• Request for leave must be submitted sixty (60) days in advance for approval to enable arrangements of schedule.
• CME consists of five (5) business days per year. Notice must be given sixty (60) days in advance in order to make arrangements for coverage of services.