Physician Assistant - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
Physician Assistant - Tecumseh State Correctional Institution
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Correctional Services - Agency 46
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Job Description:
The NDCS is seeking to hire a Physician Assistant to provide primary health care services. Selected candidate will be joining our staff of Physicians Physician Assistants Nurse Practitioners and other health care professionals. .
Requirements / Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an American Medical Association approved Physician Assistant program or have passed the National Commission Certification examination; supervisory experience helpful.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience working as a Physician Assistant within a clinical setting or equivalent experience. Work experience as a Physician Assistant in a correctional or institutional setting. Current CPR/ALCS certification preferred (required within one year of hire).
Other: Certification and current license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Nebraska. Must possess a valid drivers license. Applicants accepting a job offer must pass the following pre-employment exams in this order: medical exam and at a randomly announced time pass a drug test. Once at the Staff Training Academy must successfully complete the fully paid NE Corrections Training Program.
Knowledge skills and abilities
Knowledge of: Life Sciences including Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Microbiology Immunology Histology and Embryology; the use and effect of modern drugs; primary care medicine as outlined by the Nebraska State Board of Medical Examiners for Physician Assistants.
Skill in: Interacting effectively with interdisciplinary teams toward proving medical care; clinical assessments and differential diagnosis; physical examination; basic CPR; interpreting laboratory data and x-rays; performing minor surgery; proctoscopy; the treatment of non-displaced fractures and casting; documenting observations and diagnosis.
Ability to: Gain confidence and cooperation of patients the medical staff and students; initiate primary care for patients when necessary; communicate orally and in writing with patients family members and/or guardians nurses team members and other medical staff; react effectively to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Employment Type
Full-Time
