This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-210335-PA-NM
Title: PA
Dates Needed: July - 3 months
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Outpatient; Clinic
Call Required: No
Board Certification Required: Negotiable
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to the adult population in a secure environment with dedicated medical support staff. The facility operates with established protocols during regular business hours and maintains appropriate equipment and systems to deliver quality primary care and urgent care services to patients requiring both chronic disease management and acute medical interventions.
About the Facility Location
New Mexico offers diverse regional attractions and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year. The state provides access to natural destinations, recreational activities, and cultural sites that allow visitors to explore varied landscapes and heritage attractions across different areas of the region.
About the Clinician's Workday
The physician associate will provide comprehensive family medicine services to adult patients in a correctional facility environment, managing a diverse caseload that combines primary care and urgent care cases. Daily responsibilities include conducting patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and performing urgent care procedures while maintaining accurate medical records. The clinician will work Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with no call requirements, collaborating with nurses, paramedics, and EMTs to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the specialized correctional healthcare delivery framework.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 10-15
Support Staff: Nurses, paramedics, and EMTs
Patient Population: Adults
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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