Physician Assistant - Monroe County Children's Detention Center

As a Physician Assistant, you will provide comprehensive medical care within the Monroe County Children's Detention Center. This role offers a unique blend of autonomous practice, collaborative care, and program development, with the opportunity to work independently while partnering closely with nursing staff and physician leadership. Due to the independent nature of the position, prior advanced practice experience is required.

STATUS: Full Time (36 Hours)
LOCATION: Monroe County Children's Detention Center (Rush, NY)
SCHEDULE: Days;
Monday
- Friday

• Previous Physician Assistant experience is strongly preferred due to the independent nature of the role
• Strong assessment, diagnostic, and clinical decision-making skills
• Comfortable practicing independently in a highly autonomous environment
• Team-oriented and collaborative with nursing staff and physician leadership
• Experience or comfort caring for pediatric and adolescent populations
• Adaptable, self-directed, and able to thrive in a unique clinical setting
• Exceptional communication, documentation, and patient advocacy skills

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Paid malpractice with tail coverage
• 4 weeks of vacation, 1 week of CME
• Predictable Monday through Friday schedule
• No anticipated evenings, weekends, or call responsibilities
• Opportunity to help shape and grow an expanding program

• Patient Care. Provide comprehensive primary and urgent medical care services, perform physical examinations, assess and diagnose acute and chronic conditions, order appropriate diagnostic testing, and develop treatment plans for patients within the detention center setting.
• Independent Practice & Clinical Management. Function as the primary onsite advanced practice provider, utilizing sound clinical judgment and working autonomously while collaborating with the Medical Director and supervising physician as needed.
• Collaboration. Partner closely with staff to coordinate patient care, support clinical operations, and ensure continuity of services.
• Program Development. Contribute to workflow development, process improvement initiatives, and the continued expansion of healthcare services within the detention center as the partnership grows.
• Documentation & Compliance. Maintain thorough, timely, and accurate medical documentation while adhering to organizational, regulatory, and correctional healthcare standards.

• BS:
  Physician Assistant (Required)

Moderate
- Clinical
- Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.

Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

• PA-C
  - Certified Physician Assistant
  - National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• RPA
  - Registered Physician Assistant - NYS Office of Professions

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