Physician Assistant (PA)

Company: Armor Correctional Health Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Great outcomes start with great people and Armor has an exciting opportunity for a per-diem Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at Cumberland County Jail in Portland, Maine.
Why Should You Choose Us?
Join an organization with exceptional teamwork and leadership support. Provide patient care in a safe environment and make a difference in someone's life! Access competitive pay, generous education and development support, and a comprehensive benefits package.
You'll be eligible for the following:

• On-Demand Payment (Make any day payday)
• Company-matched retirement plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability and Life coverage
• Nursing (RN) school loan repayment assistance is available.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account If you want to join an exciting, passionate, and growing organization that is positively impacting the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and being part of our team!
  Responsibilities
  • Obtain detailed history and perform physical examinations on assigned patients.
  • Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide direct patient care to patients in a correctional setting.
  • Write appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants and depressant
  • drugs.
  • Perform emergency life saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies.
  • Notify supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
  • Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Qualifications
    • Current state Certified Physician Assistant license
    • Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant
    • Current CPR certification
      If you want to join an exciting, dynamic and growing organization that is making a positive impact on the lives we serve, we look forward to considering you for this opportunity and to be part of our team!
      At Armor Health we are raising the standard of care to impact the lives of those we serve by partnering with exceptional correctional organizations to improve health care outcomes. We provide support for patients and foster the holistic wellness and well-being of the lives entrusted in our care. Armor is laser-focused on providing the best-in-class interventions to ensure optimal outcomes. Through our core values of embracing change, taking ownership, attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a results oriented collaborative environment, we are a dynamic team that is transforming and revolutionizing correctional healthcare.
      Armor Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants. We comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including but not limited to those that prohibit discrimination based on color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, immigration status, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran's status, and citizenship.

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