Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner Opportunity
in Newberry, MI
Have you ever considered a career in correctional medicine?
If so, this is a perfect opportunity to explore the possibilities with Prison Health Services.
We currently have an opportunity available for a full-time
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Prison Health Services is a national company specializing in correctional health care. In business since, 1978, we've delivered value-driven health care to literally hundreds of jails, prisons and juvenile facilities across the United States.
This position will work under limited supervision with general oversight by a physician while providing medical care and treatment to the inmate population of patients in defined areas to assess illness, treatment education, prevention and wellness concepts. In addition, this position will provide you with the opportunity to apply your skills on a diversity of cases and provide all levels of healthcare.
Correctional medicine is comprised primarily of internal medicine patients with a public service/community health service flavor. Care competencies include: asthma, hypertension, seizures, diabetes and infectious disease: including TB and HIV. Enjoy easy follow up and continuity of care with 24/7 nursing coverageCorrectional medicine has many benefits that are often overlooked by Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants unfamiliar with this type of medical practice. Medical care in our system works much like it does everywhere else with some differences. Correctional medicine is comprised primarily of internal medicine patients with a public service/community health service flavor. Care competencies include: asthma, hypertension, seizures, diabetes and infectious disease: including TB and HIV. Care provided is somewhat procedure oriented and will include lacerations and wound care, minor procedures and general infectious disease. Inmates tend to have the same kinds of problems related to incarceration no matter where they are locked up. They also bring certain constellations of problems with them, since there is a high concentration of drug users that get into trouble with the law. They bring resultant diseases like liver and kidney disease, sexually transmitted disease and history of traumatic injuries and the results of these conditions. There is a great opportunity for health education and coaching.
Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants working in correctional medicine typically perform histories and physicals, evaluates and treats inmates at the daily sick call, follow- up medical call-outs and emergency visits by inmates, performs minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, suturing lacerations, I & D biopsy of skin lesions, treatment of burns, wound care and debridement, nail removal, local anesthesia administration.
We offer a safe and supportive work environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package for Full-Time Employees that includes:
· Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
· 401k Retirement Plan
· Holiday, Vacation, Sick Leave
· Long & Short Term Disability Insurance Options
· Stock Purchase Plan
· Continuing medical education reimbursement with paid time off
· Paid Professional Liability Insurance
Competitive Salary + Additional Hourly Geographic Stipend
For more information about our Company, visit http://www.prisonhealth.com/.
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