NOW IS YOUR MOMENT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Join our Wellpath family and make a difference every day by providing care to society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Our team has the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those of you whose calling it is to serve others, we get it, it is ours too. This is your moment not only to advance your career but to join a mission that aligns with your own. We are Wellpath. We are the right people, striving to do the right thing. We will continue to create healthier communities — wherever we go, wherever we grow — one patient at a time.

“You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.” - John Bunyan

Wellpath is the premier provider of localized, high-quality, compassionate care to vulnerable patients in challenging clinical environments. Wellpath holds patients at the center of everything we do and promotes rigorous standards of care and innovation. With more than 15,000 clinicians and professionals in 37 states across the U.S. and Australia, Wellpath provides medical and mental healthcare services for over 240,000 patients daily in state hospitals, forensic treatment, civil commitment centers, as well as local, state and federal correctional facilities. Learn more at https://wellpathcare.com

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Wellpath

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The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under the supervision of medical leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and emergency complaints, participating in administrative meetings, and supporting cross-coverage needs. The PA collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals, ensuring clinical documentation and treatment align with protocols. They maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement activities. The role also involves emergency care coordination and psychiatric assessment support.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

EDUCATION

- Completion of an accredited education program for PAs

**Experience**

- Previous correctional/detention facility experience

- Minimum two (2) years’ experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

- Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice

- Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.

- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration

- Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA

**Key Responsibilities**

- Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols

- Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated

- Document all findings using the S.O.A.P. method and EMR systems

- Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts

- Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments

**You Matter**

-  Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved

-  Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture

-  Excellent career growth opportunities

**Join Us And Find a Career That Supports**

-  Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients

-  Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

-  Autonomy in a warm team environment

-  Growth and training

**Perks And Benefits**

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

-  DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

-  Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships

-  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching

-  Company paid life insurance

-  Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

-  Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts

-  Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

- Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

**We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**We encourage you to apply! ** If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

**We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.

We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

**We encourage you to apply! ** If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.

Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.

We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Physician Assistant - Days - $7K Bonus

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