Physician Assistant (PA)

Position Title

Physician Assistant (PA) – On-Site Medical Services Location: Curlew Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center (JCCC) Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct intake physical examinations, medical assessments, and health histories.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Prescribe medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with state law and collaborative agreement.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized medical treatment plans.
• Provide first aid, emergency response, and stabilization as required.
• Participate in Disability Accommodation Committee (DAC) meetings and applicant file reviews.
• Collaborate with mental health, substance abuse, dental, and wellness staff to support integrated care.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the Student Health Record (SHR).
• Establish and manage medical referrals for specialty and emergency care.
• Participate in quality assurance, audits, training, and Job Corps assessments.
• Provide health education and prevention counseling to students.
• Report significant medical issues, incidents, and trends to the Health and Wellness Director and Center Director as required.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Job Corps PRH, and all applicable federal and state regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state where services are provided.
• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Formal collaborative agreement with a licensed Physician, in accordance with state scope-of-practice requirements, maintained for the duration of the contract.
• Current DEA registration.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Experience in primary care, family medicine, community health, correctional health, or school-based health.
• Experience working with adolescents and young adults ages 16–24.