at Amergis in McCook, Nebraska, United States
Job Description
The Physician Assistant – Corrections provides medical services to incarcerated individuals under the direction of a physician; collects and documents inmate patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations/referrals. In the correctional setting, the Physician Assistant provides direct inmate patient care services in a variety of specialties including primary care, diagnosing, treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications
+ Physician’s Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board in practicing state
+ Certified as a Physician’s Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications
+ One (1) year of experience as a Physician’s Assistant strongly preferred
+ 1 year of correctional experience preferred.
+ BCLS certified required
+ ACLS/PALS per state or contract requirements
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Must be at least 18 years of age
Job Category: Advanced Practitioner
Job Function: Advanced Practitioner | PA | PA – Corrections
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0727
Contract Duration: 52
Pay Rate: $3886 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-06-02T21:26:32
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