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Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

MEDIKO INC
Asheville, NC Other
POSTED ON 4/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2025

Job Details

Job Location:    Buncombe County Detention - Asheville, NC
Position Type:    MEDIKO Employee - Part Time
Salary Range:    Undisclosed
Job Shift:    Day Shift

For an exciting and fulfilling career in Correctional Healthcare, join us at MEDIKO!

At MEDIKO our work is mission driven by our desire to help others. We are a privately-owned, correctional healthcare company that delivers compassionate, comprehensive medical care--including Mental Health treatment--to underserved populations of the communities we serve.

We are now hiring for...

Position:    Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with Certification in a Primary Care discipline

Schedule:   One Day per week; 8 Hours per day. (Regular day to be determined.)

Location:     Buncombe County Detention Center, Asheville, NC

Pay Rate:     Starting at $64.00 per hour; rising commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct History & Physicals (H&Ps) for assigned patients

  • Assess and treat acute/chronic medical problems and provide direct patient care in a correctional setting

  • Write appropriate orders, including controlled substances, as medically appropriate

  • Perform emergency, lifesaving procedures during emergent situations

  • Notify supervising or collaborating Physician of any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct Physician consultation

  • Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods

  • Document promptly and properly

  • Help educate patients about their condition (if any) and treatment

  • Respond to requests from security staff and MEDIKO staff; observe rules and regulations, and chain of command at all times within the facility

  • Provide on-call services as assigned by the facility and/or company needs

Qualifications

  • Active state license as Physician Assistant or APRN/ARNP with Certification in a Primary Care discipline

  • Must hold--or be willing to obtain DEA registration

  • Hold current/active CPR/BLS certification prior to start date (American Heart Association/American Red Cross guideline approved)

 

 A few benefits of choosing to practice with MEDIKO...

  • Participation in the MEDIKO 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

  • Virtual Continuing Education provided and paid for by MEDIKO.

  • Access to Discounts at nationally recognized attractions, service providers, and retailers

 

Please visit our website at www.MEDIKO.com  to learn more about opportunities with us!

EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Qualifications


Salary : $64

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