What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Professional (NP/PA) - Per-diem (84038) position at Centurion Health?
Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team at Robinson Correctional Center in Robinson, Illinois.
The NP/PA works under the supervision of a physician in a correctional environment and is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, performing assessments, diagnosing patients, and medication management.
Some of the unique benefits of correctional healthcare include:
- A clinically interesting, diverse patient population in a secure and structured setting
- Freedom from insurance, coding and reimbursement hassles
- Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or “no shows”
- Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
- Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements
- Active, unrestricted Illinois NP/PA license
- Ability to pass background check
- 2 years experience working as an NP/PA
- Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration