Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Advanced Practice Provider)

Job Description

Job Description

1099 Contractor
Day and Night shifts available

Description:

FirstClass Healthcare is seeking a skilled and mission‐driven Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide high‐quality medical care within a correctional healthcare environment. This role offers autonomy, a supportive clinical team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in an underserved population.

Scope of Work: Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients, ensuring alignment with FCH clinical standards.
• Conduct detailed medical assessments, including physical exams, history reviews, and diagnostic evaluations.
• Perform minor procedures such as laceration repair and incision & drainage (I&D).
• Develop individualized treatment plans and prescribe medications while monitoring for side effects and interactions.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and initiate appropriate lifesaving interventions.
• Manage chronic medical conditions to promote stability and prevent complications.
• Collaborate with mental health professionals to support integrated care for psychiatric conditions.
• Promote preventive care, health education, and communicable disease mitigation.
• Consult with medical leadership and contribute to clinical protocol development.
• Maintain accurate, compliant documentation of all patient encounters.
• Follow all security and safety protocols within the correctional environment.
• Maintain professionalism, ethical conduct, and confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and required meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support FCH’s mission and values.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing (NP) or completion of an accredited PA program.
• At least one year of experience as a licensed and certified APP.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current NP or PA licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Current DEA registration.
• BLS Certification (required by first day of work).

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or correctional healthcare.
• Board certification in a relevant specialty.

Special Requirements

This position is subject to a background check.

ADA Statement

FirstClass Healthcare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the ADA.

Our mission is to revolutionize medical and mental healthcare in correctional and institutional facilities through compassionate, clinician-led, patient-centered care.

Company Description

Our mission is to revolutionize medical and mental healthcare in correctional and institutional facilities through compassionate, clinician-led, patient-centered care.