Physician Assistant
Elk River, Minnesota
Posted Jun 19 · 2 years of experience
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Correctional
- License
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
Do you qualify?
- License
- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
- License
- Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice
- Certification
- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA
- Experience
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience
- Experience
- Previous correctional/detention facility experience
- Also asks
- Completion of an accredited education program for PAs
- Also asks
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
- Also asks
- Key
What it pays
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- medical
- dental
- vision
More benefits (5)
- 401k
- Tuition Assistance
- life insurance
- HSA
- Wellness program
Pay isn’t listed.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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How you make a difference
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under the supervision of medical leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and emergency complaints, participating in administrative meetings, and supporting cross-coverage needs. The PA collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals, ensuring clinical documentation and treatment align with protocols. They maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement activities. The role also involves emergency care coordination and psychiatric assessment support.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
Completion of an accredited education program for PAs
Experience
Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience
Licenses/certifications
Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA
Key Responsibilities
Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols
Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated
Document all findings using the S. O. A. P. method and EMR systems
Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts
Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments
You Matter
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
What's around it?
Elk River, MNFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,283/mo
- Household income
- $108,741/yr, all local households, not nurse pay