Physician Assistant

STGi provides detention health care services including medical, dental, and behavioral health to individuals in custody within ICE detention facilities.  We are seeking Physician Assistant candidates for full-time and PRN/Per Diem healthcare positions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• Current, full and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the state of New York.
• Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors.
• Must have a minimum of one year of clinical provider experience in direct patient care as a licensed Physician Assistant.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
• Ability to pass a federal government security background check.
• US Citizen.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges.
• Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies.
• May be required to see patients outside of his/her expertise but within his/her scope of practice.
• Completes age-appropriate history and physical assessment for routine, acute, chronic and complex medical conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to walk unaided at a normal pace for up to 10 minutes and maintain balance.
• Required to respond to any medical emergency within 4 minutes, where a fast walk or jog may be necessary to provide assistance.
• Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling.
• Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self).
• Must be able to see, hear and smell with or without the use of aides if necessary (exceptions on a case-by-case basis).
• Must easily alternate between kneeling and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry 30 pounds.
• Must be capable of standing on hard surfaces (cement floors) for long periods of time.

STGi is a workforce solutions company providing comprehensive healthcare delivery, Head Start and management consulting services and human capital solutions help our clients. Our services and solutions help our clients sustain and enhance their operations to better accomplish their mission. 
 
STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy. 

STGi is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 

All covered STGi employees. ("Covered" is defined as healthcare workers in CA, NY, NGA contract support staff) must be fully vaccinated, including booster shot for CA staff,  against COVID-19 unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.  

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