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Corrections Physician Assistant (PA)

Amergis

Fairbanks, AKContract / Full-time$40/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$40/hr
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Schedule
Contract / Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Physician's Assistant Certificate Of Registration Or License

Job overview

The Physician Assistant – Corrections provides medical services to incarcerated individuals under physician direction, collecting patient data, conducting diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ordering labs, and offering consultations and referrals across primary care and other specialties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BCLS CertificationACLS/PALS CertificationPhysician Assistant LicenseCorrectional Experience

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Health SciencePhysician's Assistant Certificate of Registration or LicenseCertified Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician AssistantsOne Year of Experience as a Physician AssistantOne Year of Correctional ExperienceMust Be at Least 18+

Full 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: Contract - Full Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0727

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $40 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-09-16T20:45:05

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