Physician Assistant - Correctional - $108 per hour

Staff Today is seeking a Physician Assistant Correctional for a local contract job in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: CorrectionalDiscipline: Physician AssistantDuration: 13 weeks40 hours per weekShift: 8 hours, days, flexibleEmployment Type: Local ContractHealth Advocates Network is currently seeking a Physician Assistant to work at a facility in Luzerne, PA. These are registry positions with our company.Pay Rate: $108.03 / hour*1099Shift Details:Days (8 hour shifts)13 week assignment.Responsibilities:Interviewing, examining, and diagnosing patients' injuries and illnesses.Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests.Prescribing medications and suggesting lifestyle changes.Stitching wounds, setting bones, assisting in surgeries, and administering immunizations.Reviewing and maintaining patients' medical histories and records and recording patients' progress.Providing documentation for insurance companies.Educating and counseling patients and their families.Researching the latest treatments, innovations, advances, and trends in the medical industry.Conducting or participating in outreach programs, making house calls, and visiting nursing homes to treat patients.Qualifications:Minimum 1-year previous working experience as a Physician AssistantAbility to build rapport with patientsCompassionate and caring demeanorFamiliarity with medical terminologyCPR card issued by the American Heart AssociationMust have up to date certification in the state of PAon-site positionmust have at least 2 years' experience as a Physician AssistantLicensed in PAAbout Staff TodayAt Staff Today we believe that successful organizations are a product of experienced and talented employees. We have upheld this belief in all our recruiting and management functions, resulting in Staff Today being one of the largest staffing companies in the United States.PurposeTo be a leader in the staffing industry by providing enhanced services, relationship and profitability.MissionTo provide quality services that exceeds the expectations of our esteemed clients/customers.PhilosophyOur philosophy is simple. We believe we have two clients – our customers and our employees. Our success and reputation is built around each. We know our relationship with both is mutually beneficial and we continually strive to satisfy each at the highest possible level.Core ValuesWe believe in treating everyone with respect and integrity. We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into all aspects of our business functioning.