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Physician Assistant Hourly

Wellpath·McKinney, Texas

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 20 hours ago
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About the role

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive acute and emergency medical care to inmates under medical leadership supervision. Responsibilities include clinical documentation using the S.O.A.P. method and collaborating with physicians and mental health professionals.

  • 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. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have 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 whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. How you make a difference 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. 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 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 We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity 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.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited PA program and possess a minimum of two years of experience, preferably in a correctional setting. Required certifications include a current state license, DEA registration, and AHA-certified BLS and PALS.

  • professional certificate
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Quality Improvement
  • EMR Systems
  • Acute Care
  • Emergency Medical Care
  • Psychiatric Assessment
  • Patient Transfer Management
  • S.O.A.P. Method
  • Cross-coverage Support

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Product Discounts
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • DailyPay
  • Health Coaching
  • Dependent Scholarships
  • Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Fitness Memberships
  • Discounted Home and Auto Loans
  • Free Counseling

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
McKinney, Texas
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Closes
Jul 27, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

Wellpath

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...

Salary listed on 159 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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