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Physician Assistant

Salary

$83,512.00 - $128,044.80 Annually

Location

Rockwell City - 50579 - Calhoun County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-03501

Agency

247 Corrections - North Central Correctional Facility (Rockwell City)

Opening Date

06/20/2025

Closing Date

8/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Job Description

If you’re looking for a meaningful and steady career with excellent pay and benefits, look no further.

North Central Correctional Facility is a place where you will not just be working a job, but paving your career. The nature of the work is engaging, challenging, and honorable. At NCCF, you’ll have opportunities for training, teamwork, and professional progress in a meaningful field.

North Central Correctional Facility is a minimum-security prison with an excellent team of coworkers including 6 nurses and a nursing director.

Provider sees patients in the health services clinic which is a locked unit.

Very flexible schedule options.

No insurance billing, coding or pre-auths required.

Paid time off for CEUs is available.

In addition, there are competitive benefits such as:

* Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

* State insurance for individuals or eligible family members

* IPERS retirement system

* Deferred Compensation retirement savings plan

* Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and/or dependent care expenses

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT JOB DUTIES:

Provide Direct Medical Care and Assessments for Incarcerated Individuals (I/Is)

• Complete I/I clinics at NCCF and other DOC facilities as delegated by the DOC Medical

Director.

• Provide medical screening, including assessments of acute or chronic medical health problems, obtaining health and psychosocial history, performing complete physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic tests (labs, x-rays, EKGs, or referrals to off-site specialists at UIHC).

• Treat I/Is’ acute injuries, including suturing lacerations or addressing emergent situations as they occur.

• Perform annual physical examinations as required by DOC policy, identifying and diagnosing newly found health problems.

• Monitor chronic medical diseases of I/Is as identified in the ICON medical system per DOC policy.

• Assess and monitor I/Is’ deteriorating medical conditions, corresponding with the DOC Medical Director for possible transfer to UIHC or IMCC infirmary.

• Be present during scheduled Telemed appointments to communicate medical knowledge and assessments to UIHC practitioners for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Manage Medical Documentation and Follow-Up

• Complete required documentation for each requested test on the ICON medical system.

• Order prescribed medications on the ICON medical system for diagnosed acute or chronic diseases, following the DOC formulary.

• Review and sign medical referrals for I/Is seen off-site at specialty clinics, including UIHC recommendations, and order medications or diagnostic testing on the ICON medical system.

• Review and sign x-ray reports from contracted radiologists or local hospital radiology Departments daily.

• Review all lab results on the ICON medical system daily.

• Co-sign verbal or phone orders on the ICON medical system daily.

• Complete accurate and timely documentation in the ICON medical system to maintain records per DOC Health Services policy.

• Review charts of new I/Is transferring in weekly to ensure proper follow-up and monitoring of chronic diseases per DOC policy.

Attend Meetings and Provide Policy Input

• Attend Pharmacy and Therapeutic meetings, DOC physician meetings, DOC formulary Review Committee meetings, NCCF health services meetings, Health and Safety meetings, QA/AI meetings, and other meetings as directed by the DOC Medical Director.

• Verbalize recommendations or clinical advice to the DOC Pharmacy Director during formulary reviews.

• Review tentative UIHC appointments of I/Is as required by the DOC Medical Director.

• Make recommendations to the DOC Medical Director on health services policy and procedures impacting I/I healthcare delivery.

Ensure Compliance and Safety

• Ensure NCCF medical services comply with DOC-approved safety, sanitation, and infection control policies.

• Assess and evaluate employees and I/Is with potential exposures to blood-borne pathogens, order follow-up labs, and provide education per DOC policy.

• Review employee health records and lab results in the ICON medical system weekly and

document respirator wear.

• Report scheduling problems to the Nursing Services Director.

Support Quality Improvement and Legal Requirements

• Provide information as directed by the DOC Medical Director for QI/QA.

• Provide written or oral testimony for court cases as needed.

• Follow DOC policy and procedures, responding to emergent situations with primary

practitioner services (e.g., CPR, AED, oxygen, nasal/oral suctioning).

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as a physician assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants.

NOTE: Please include your license information with your application

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/PhysicianAssistant-02550-52550.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

Designated positions in this class require registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Health and Wellness:

Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the State of Iowa covers 90% of the premiums, providing you and your loved ones with excellent coverage at a remarkably low cost.

Retirement Planning:

We are proud to offer the Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS). A defined benefit plan, IPERS benefits are guaranteed for life, meaning once you retire, you will receive the same monthly benefit for the remainder of your life (once vested). We invest in your long-term financial well-being, so you can retire with peace of mind.Click here to learn more about IPERS (https://ipers.org/members) .

Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

Professional Development:

Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

We care about your well-being beyond the workplace. Access confidential counseling, resources, and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe diversity is a strength that drives innovation.

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Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

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Are you licensed as a physician assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants and have you included your license information with your application?

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

247 Corrections - North Central Correctional Facility (Rockwell City)

Address

313 Lanedale

Rockwell City, Iowa, 50579

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/iowa-doc-districts-and-facilities/nccf

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