Physician Assistant

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, come join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare provider that offers compassionate, comprehensive medical and mental health care to the underserved populations of our communities.

We are hiring for the following:

Position: Physician Assistant

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, lifesaving 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

• Supervise and/or coordinate the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic

• Write progress notes on patients charts using the COI method indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintain other records as required

• Provide health education to patients

• Respond to requests from security staff as well as MEDIKO staff in accordance with MEDIKO and facility guidelines to include following rules and regulations for employee conduct/behavior and chain of command set forth by the command staff at all times while working within the detention/correctional facility

• Provide on-call services as assigned by the facility and/or company needs

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active state Certified Physician Assistant license

• Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistant (NCCPA)

• Active CPR/BLS certificate required (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

Joining MEDIKO comes with perks to support you in your personal and professional journey:

• Competitive Pay and MVP Bonus Program

• Benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family

• Preferred Pharmacy Network options

• MDLIVE virtual Provider telehealth options

• Wellness program

• Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Account options with company match

• Employer-paid Life Insurance Policy/AD&D, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability coverage

• Optional Voluntary coverage for Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity plans

• Paid portion of Maternity Leaves

• Employee Assistance Program

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 10 Holidays and flexible Floating Holidays

• Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

• Employee Referral Bonuses

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Plan

• Free Continuing Education

• Access to Perks and Discounts at nationally recognized chains, service providers and retailers

Please visit our website at www.MEDI KO .com to learn more about opportunities with us!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.