Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

3 days ago

Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States FirstClass Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Medical NP or PA in Correctional Medicine

At FirstClass Healthcare, we are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our team in Correctional Medicine. As an APP, you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive medical care to incarcerated individuals within our correctional facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Medical Assessment: Conduct thorough medical assessments of inmates, including physical examinations, review of medical histories, and evaluation of symptoms to diagnose and treat various health conditions.
  • Treatment Planning: Develop individualized treatment plans for inmates based on their medical conditions, taking into consideration the constraints of the correctional environment and available resources.
  • Medication Management: Prescribe medications as needed and ensure compliance with prescribed treatments, including monitoring for side effects and potential drug interactions.
  • Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies within the correctional facility and initiate appropriate lifesaving interventions until higher-level medical care is available.
  • Chronic Disease Management: Oversee the management of chronic medical conditions among inmates, such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS, to promote disease control and prevent complications.
  • Mental Health Care: Collaborate with our mental health team of professionals to address the mental health needs of inmates to assure appropriate management of psychiatric conditions.
  • Preventative Care: Promote health education and preventive care measures to improve overall inmate health and reduce the risk of communicable diseases.
  • Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, physical therapists, and dentists to ensure a coordinated and multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting all patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with facility policies and legal requirements.
  • Safety and Security: Adhere to the security protocols and guidelines within the correctional facility to maintain a safe and secure environment for both staff and inmates.
  • Ethics and Professionalism: Uphold ethical standards and maintain professionalism in all interactions with inmates, colleagues, and facility staff.
  • Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest developments in correctional medicine, attend training sessions, engage in continuous professional development to enhance medical knowledge and skills, and attend any necessary meetings.

Requirements:

  • Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state where the correctional facility is located.
  • Board Certification as an APP in a relevant specialty is preferred.
  • Previous experience in primary care/internal medicine, urgent care, or correctional medicine is preferred.
  • Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly, direct the supporting medical team, and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with inmates, correctional staff, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Understanding of the unique challenges of providing medical care within a correctional setting.
  • Some weekends and holidays are required.
  • Shifts will be 7p-7a

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