Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Clinic in Pennsylvania

Job description

About the facility

This correctional facility provides comprehensive healthcare services to the adult population in a secure environment. The facility maintains appropriate medical support staff and operates standard clinic procedures during regular business hours to ensure continuity of care for patients requiring primary care services.

About the facility location

This area offers diverse entertainment options including theater performances, professional baseball games, and zoo visits, alongside extensive parkland for outdoor recreation. Nearby attractions feature theme parks and arena venues, while the surrounding region provides wineries, festivals, and small-town shopping experiences.

About the clinician's workday

The nurse practitioner will deliver comprehensive family medicine care to adult patients in a correctional facility setting, managing diverse primary care cases during regular business hours. Clinical duties include conducting thorough patient evaluations, managing chronic medical conditions, providing preventive healthcare services, and treating acute illnesses as they present. The clinician will maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with medical directors and support staff to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes within the correctional healthcare delivery framework.

Additional job details

• Case load/PPD: 20 patients per day
• Support staff: Medical director and support staff
• Patient population: Adults
• Location type: On-Site
• Prescriptive authority required: Yes