Physician or Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant Pine Knot KY

Physician or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Pine Knot Job Corps Center Pine Knot KY

Work Location
United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Job Corps Pine Knot Job Corps Center 132 Job Corps Road Pine Knot KY 42635

• Citizenship Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance Requirements: National Background Check with Inquiries and Fingerprints and Drug Screen.
• Period of Performance: 01 January 2026 to 30 May 2031
• Type of Employment: Part-time Eight (8) hours per week not to exceed 400 hours per year.
• Estimated Pay: Physician: $80.00 per hour / Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant: $55.00 per hour.
• Employment Type: Independent Contract (1099)

Medical services are defined as:

• A Physician; OR
• A Nurse Practitioner (NP)
• Physician Assistant (PA)services OR
• A combination of 50% of services by a Physician AND 50% of services by a mid-level NP or PA.
• Upon an approved waiver from the Contracting Officer an NP or PA who can practice independently with the establishment of a collaborative agreement with a physician per state regulation.

Summary of Duties
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Centers (JCCCC) provide academic vocational and life-learning skills to at-risk youth and young adults at 24 Job Corps Centers across the United States.

The Physician or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will provide basic health services including examinations and assessments treatment issuance of prescriptions and

immunizations monitoring health conditions recommending hospitalization providing follow-up care and planning and implementing prevention.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active and unrestricted medical license in the state of Kentucky.
• Must hold an active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant license in the State of Kentucky.
• Supervisory or Collaborative agreements for Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistant candidates (if applicable) valid in the State of Kentucky.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified either by the American Red Cross (ARC)or the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Bilingual oral communication skills and experience in a clinical correctional setting are desirable but not required.

*Copies of all certifications and resumes must be forwarded with your application.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant shall provide ON-SITE Medical services for all students at the Center in accordance with applicable Federal laws/regulations OSHA and HIPAA requirements state and local laws and guidelines of the American Medical Association.
• The provider must possess the ability to work both independently and as a member of a healthcare team to provide optimal services to a population of financially disadvantaged youth typically ranging from 16 to 24 years in age.
• Medical services must also include analysis and use of the most efficient and cost-effective practice of contemporary evidence-based health care possible given available time resources and personnel.
• These services will involve coordinating and integrating the medical services program with other health and wellness components/activities on Center and providing medical services to enrollees and established students on Center.
• The general emphasis of medical services must be on the early identification and diagnosis of medical problems basic medical care and medical promotion prevention and education as outlined in the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH) 2.3 Health Services and included in the required immunization screenings and laboratory test list in Exhibit 2-4 (Job Corp Basic Health Care Responsibilities) supervision to Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant if applicable to comply with regulations in the state where the center is located.
• Promptly review applicant files as requested; conduct an initial physical examination (intake); and develop a medical treatment plan as applicable.
• Record all medical documentation such as diagnosis treatment and management plans medication reason of denial into the program (if recommended) each student interaction etc. on the Student Health Record (SHR) and Job Corps Health and Wellness Program forms promptly.
• During regular scheduled hours treat minor conditions (i.e. respiratory infections cold and flu symptoms episodic illness provide first aid and CPR and other care within capabilities.
• Provide management written diagnoses and treatment plans as part of a chronic care management plan for students with chronic conditions/disabilities.
• Provide treatment of acute conditions education for health promotion and maintenance of a family planning program.
• Provide medication prescriptions for controlled and non-controlled medications.
• Collaborate with the Substance Abuse Counselor and the Center Medical Counselor to prescribe medications and Schedule II medications and discuss long-term medication management as needed.
• Participate in Disability Accommodation Committee (DAC) meetings & file applicant review team meetings during regular scheduled hours when requested.
• Ensure medical equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.
• On a monthly basis report to the Center Director and HWD on all health-related matters including student medical separations justification and costs of needed
• special services health and non-healthcare equipment repair and replacement needs depletion of medical supplies and medications and other areas deemed appropriate.
• Establish an appropriate medical referral system for students who require special or emergent medical care.
• Attend monthly conference calls webinars and Department of Labor training as available during regular scheduled hours of service.
• Ensure patient privacy for all assessments exams and procedures; maintain safeguard and ensure the confidentiality of all required student health records in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Participate in health and wellness programs continuous quality improvement activities advise and assist the health education instructor in the development and implementation of the Health Education Program during visits and encounters on topics related to health and employability and provide the center with documentation of education in the student health record.
• Coordination with other departments/programs on the center including but not limited to residential recreation education vocation student government association and Health Eating and Active Lifestyles (HEALSs) to develop integrated promotion and education services.
• Provide medical services in a positive and productive manner to facilitate student willingness to pursue recommended dental treatment plans medical treatment plans and substance abuse treatment plans; and in such a manner to obtain positive student satisfaction survey results as determined by Job Corps.
• Not to engage in any research projects and/or publications relating to Job Corps health activities without prior written approval from the Job Corps National Office in Golden CO. Report adverse student behavior incidents to the HWD or Contracting Officers (CO) Representative (COR) in a timely manner.
• Understand that health services shall be subject to monitoring and review by Job Corps assessment teams and cooperation and compliance with such teams is required.
• Participate in Department of Labor and Forest Service assessments completing the requested questionnaires conferences and monthly teleconferences in adherence to the PRH requirements.
• Provide periodic education to staff as requested on topics mutually agreed upon.
• Comply with all state federal and Job Corps infection control policies and procedures.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Competitive Compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental and vision options.
• Outstanding career growth potential.

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