The Physician Assistant – Corrections provides medical services to incarcerated individuals under the direction of a physician; collects and documents inmate patient data, conducts diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, orders and schedules laboratory studies and provides professional consultations/referrals. In the correctional setting, the Physician Assistant provides direct inmate patient care services in a variety of specialties including primary care, diagnosing, treating common illnesses and performing minor procedures.

**Minimum Requirements:**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Health Science field preferred, may be required by state regulations or contract specifications
+ Physician's Assistant Certificate of Registration or License from the state Medical Board in practicing state
+ Certified as a Physician's Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred; may be required by state regulations or contract specifications
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