Physician Assistants

Summary The Phoenix VA Health Care System Primary Care Physician Assistant position is located at the Main VA Clinic, Phoenix, AZ. Will work over night shifts. This vacancy will be filled with either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant. Responsibilities The Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Surgery Service and works in the in-patient and outpatient settings under the direction of the Chief of the Surgery Service and supervision of the General Surgery Section Chief.Major duties include but not limited to: Management of adult and elderly veterans in the surgery clinic including, but not limited to, patients being evaluated for potential surgery and those being seen for post-operative follow-up. Document all aspects of patient care in a timely and accurate manner. Team member of the Advanced Practice Provider group. Assist in the operating room when appropriate. Provide day and night coverage of surgery and ICU inpatients as well as ED consults and outpatient clinic coverage, as needed. Select and interpret the results of diagnostic studies and laboratory studies commonly utilized in the general surgery setting. This includes, but is not limited to CT scan, ultrasound, MRI, PET scan, GI studies, and pathology reports. Maintain an updated understanding of surgical oncology treatment and follow up guidelines (such as National Cancer Care Network - NCCN) in order to provide evidence-based, timely care and follow up for cancer patients treated by the general surgery service Ability to be self-directed in clinical practice and in the management of patients with surgical needs across the continuum of care. Collaborate with attending surgeon, residents and expert consultants and demonstrates clinical competence in delivering quality care for surgical patients with complex medical and surgical problems. Utilize various computer systems, as well as good communication skills and an ability to develop high-quality interpersonal relationships with other medical providers and services including primary care, inpatient interdisciplinary teams, surgical and anesthesia teams, and the Veteran population. Perform other related duties as determined by the attending physician. Work Schedule: 1700 - 0530, or depending on hospital needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education or Training. The candidate must meet the following: (1) Graduate of a PA training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following: Master's degree in any discipline; Bachelor's degree in any discipline with on year of experience as a PA. Certification. Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Licensure. Must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State OR be a graduate physician assistant pending licensure. English Language Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d). Preferred Experience: OR Assistant experience Critical Care experience Physician Assistant-I. a. Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. b. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. This practice may include, but is not limited to: Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. Ability to perform patient history and physical. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession. Physician Assistant-II. a. Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: Two years of successful practice as a PA; OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency; OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education b. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II: Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively. Physician Assistant III. a. Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: Three years of successful practice as a PA; OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA; OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III: Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records. The full performance level of this vacancy is PA-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of PA-I to PA-III. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: This work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing, bending and carrying light items. The incumbent must have the ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time to interact with the patients and other services. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

**Why Mayo Clinic**

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

**Benefits Highlights**

+ Medical: Multiple plan options.

+ Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

+ Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

+ Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

+ Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

**Responsibilities**

**Mayo Clinic is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Hematology/Oncology team. This position primarily focuses on the Immediate Cancer Clinic, our active treatment symptom management clinic, with rotations to the inpatient Hematology/Oncology consult service.** Three other advanced practice providers in the Immediate Cancer Clinic make up this team and allows for self-scheduling. If your desire is to work to your highest level of education and expertise, you should apply for this position!

**Responsibilities:** As an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Mayo Clinic, you will utilize advanced health assessment and decision-making skills, honed through a formal educational program that meets professional criteria. Your role will encompass comprehensive patient care, focusing on the individual as a whole. Key responsibilities include:

+ Conducting comprehensive assessments

+ Ordering, conducting, and interpreting diagnostic tests

+ Prescribing pharmacological agents and treatments

+ Implementing non-pharmacological therapies

+ Teaching and counseling individuals, families, and groups

+ Demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan

+ Assessing data reflective of the patient's status and interpreting information relative to age-specific needs

+ Leading through involvement in committees, team projects, education, and research

+ Actively seeking to improve nursing practice through performance improvement initiatives

+ Working in a symptom management clinic that is APP-led and involves nursing triage

_During the selection process you may participate in an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the OnDemand interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question – Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps._

**Qualifications**

**_New Grads will not be considered at this time, 2+ years of APP experience in Hematology/Oncology preferred_**

**Acute Care Nurse Practitioner:** Masters-prepared graduate of an accredited school of nursing and Nurse Practitioner program. Current AZ RN and APRN license and certification as an ACNP, or AGACNP.

**Physician Assistant:** Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant program with current PA certification by NCCPA and registration as a PA by the AZ State Board of Medical Practice.

**Additional Qualifications:**

Active BLS and ACLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at start date and DEA registration required.

**Exemption Status**

Exempt

**Compensation Detail**

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

**Benefits Eligible**

Yes

**Schedule**

Full Time

**Hours/Pay Period**

80

**Schedule Details**

12 hour schedules

**Weekend Schedule**

Weekends, Holidays, Self Schedule with Team.

**International Assignment**

No

**Site Description**

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

**Equal Opportunity**

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

**Recruiter**

LaTasha Perkins

**Equal opportunity**

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

**Responsibilities**

Responsible for performing patient evaluations, reviewing pretreatment teaching, recommending therapeutic intervention, counseling patients and families and collaborating with appropriate physicians to provide other appropriate direct care interventions within the scope of practice for physician's assistants. Primary point of contact and assumes responsibilities for managing the care for patients.

+ Gathers complete history of patients and perform complete physical examinations or focused physical examinations for specific complaints.

+ Completes discharge summaries and maintains documentation on patient visits.

+ Conducts daily patient rounds and sees patients in outpatient clinic, as needed.

+ Recognizes and evaluates situations which require immediate attention of supervising physician and which require treatment procedures essential for life of patients; responds in appropriate manner.

+ Coordinates with supervising physician regarding patients seen such as sees patients in physician's office and hospital, instructs and counsels patients on health and disease issues based on assessment data and assists in cardiothoracic surgery when needed.

+ Prescribes and dispenses drugs and medical devices in accordance with regulations established by the Arizona Joint Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery.

+ Monitors effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and makes appropriate referrals when necessary.

+ Secures patient health illness and psychological history by ordering, performing and interpreting appropriate laboratory, radiographic and other diagnostic tests.

+ Discriminates between abnormal and normal findings based on history and physical and diagnostic test results, and initiates consultation, referral, or treatment as appropriate.

+ Efficiently and effectively assists in OR as needed under direction of surgeon.

+ Rotates call for after hour/weekend patient needs.

**Qualifications**

**MINIMUM**

Bachelor's degree

Minimum 3 years clinical experience in related area or specialty field

Degree as a Physician Assistant

Arizona DEA

**Overview**

Hello humankindness

Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona is an international leader in the treatment, research, and education of brain and spinal diseases, conditions, and injuries. Led by Barrow President and CEO Michael T. Lawton, MD, one of the world’s top neurosurgeons, the Institute is one of the busiest centers for neurology and neurosurgery in the United States. Because of our high volume, our physicians and clinicians are familiar with the rarest and most challenging conditions.

Newsweek ranks Barrow as one of the best specialty hospitals in the world for neurosurgery. In addition, _U.S. News & World Report_ consistently ranks Barrow as a top center for neuro-rehabilitation in the country. We are certified by The Joint Commission in Comprehensive Stroke. Barrow boasts a Level I trauma center, CARF-accredited neuro-rehabilitation programs, and more certified neuroscience registered nurses (CNRN) than any other hospital in the world. The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow, is home to the largest Phase 0 clinical trials program in the world.

Highly regarded for neuroscience education for decades, Barrow is ranked by Doximity as first in the nation for its neurosurgery residency program and 45th for neurology. Barrow has contributed to many breakthroughs in neuroscience and neurosurgery, including refining the cardiac standstill procedure, isolating the gene for the inherited form of cerebral cavernous malformations, and pioneering thoracoscopic spinal surgery. We are a leader in harnessing innovative technologies and procedures, such as minimally invasive spine surgery, microscopic techniques, and robotic spine surgery.

**Pay Range**

$51.66 - $86.79/hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Yuma, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

Yuma, AZ - Yuma, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Yuma, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Casa Grande, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Casa Grande, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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#zr

#HCP

#PA

#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Lukeville, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

Lukeville, AZ - Lukeville, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Lukeville, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

#IND2025

#zr

#HCP

#PA

#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Willcox, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

WIllcox, AZ - Willcox, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Willcox, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

#IND2025

#zr

#HCP

#PA

#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, San Luis, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

San Luis, AZ - San Luis, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: San Luis, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

#IND2025

#zr

#HCP

#PA

#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Sasabe, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

Sasabe, AZ - Sasabe, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Sasabe, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

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#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Wellton, Arizona

Job Details

Job Location

Wellton, AZ - Wellton, AZ

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title:Physician Assistant (PA)

Location: Wellton, Arizona

Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.

Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification

Job Category:Health Care

Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Summary:

Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.

Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:

+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.

+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.

+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.

+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.

+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.

+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.

+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.

+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred

+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.

+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.

+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.

+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.

+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.

+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.

+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.

+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.

+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.

+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.

+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.

+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.

+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.

+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.

+ May be required to travel short notice.

+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.

+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.

+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.

+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.

+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.

+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.

+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.

+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.

+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:

+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.

+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.

Travel:

+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.

+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.

Pay & Benefits:

+ Competitive hourly rate

+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums

+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance

+ Paid time off and paid holidays

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.

#IND2025

#zr

#HCP

#PA

#Vighter

Qualifications

Qualifications:

+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.

+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.

+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).