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Physician Assistants
Average
$121,490
ANNUAL
$58.41
HOURLY
Entry Level
$80,290
ANNUAL
$38.60
HOURLY
Mid Level
$124,870
ANNUAL
$60.03
HOURLY
Expert Level
$163,440
ANNUAL
$78.58
HOURLY
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Physician Assistants
Current Available & Projected Jobs
Physician Assistants
Top Expected Tasks
Physician Assistants
01
Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
02
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
03
Prescribe therapy or medication with physician approval.
04
Obtain, compile, and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
05
Examine patients to obtain information about their physical condition.
06
Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
07
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance.
08
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care, and infection management.
09
Visit and observe patients on hospital rounds or house calls, updating charts, ordering therapy, and reporting back to physician.
10
Provide physicians with assistance during surgery or complicated medical procedures.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Physician Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Therapy and Counseling
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
Job Opportunities
Physician Assistants
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Assistant Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (Phoenix, AZ)
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ 86011Posted 7 daysAssistant Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (Phoenix, AZ)
Location: Physician Assistant Studies
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 608327
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/
About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
About the Department/College
NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We—faculty, staff, and administrators—thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence.
NAU workplace culture embodies an environment that nurtures faculty and staff professional growth opportunities, excellence in research, and the economic, physical and mental well-being of our community. We foster a sense of shared responsibility to promote student success while cultivating a culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion through our institutional practices. We work side-by-side with our community partners to carry out our civic responsibility and contribute to the public good.
The New NAU Charter
Vision: NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
Mission: NAU transforms lives and enriches communities through high-quality academics and impactful scholarship, creative endeavors, and public service.
Commitment: NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future.
About the Position
The College of Health and Human Services invites applications for a career track Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University-Phoenix. This is a full-time (12-month) position beginning July 1, 2025.
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is located at the Phoenix Bioscience Core, a 30-acre biomedical and health science district in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Faculty serve as lead instructor for didactic and clinical coursework, advise students and serve as chair for capstone experiences, develop scholarly and research projects, and provide service to the institution and professional community. All faculty engage in work to assess and enhance the student experience, including recruitment, admissions, advising, and program evaluation.
The successful applicant will join a robust faculty that is committed to inclusive excellence. NAU is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution and as a university with a specific commitment to Indigenous Peoples. As such, we are committed to providing equitable, high impact learning opportunities and to embracing the cultural and linguistic diversity of our region.
Responsibilities Include:
• Serve as Instructor of Record for coursework; as small group facilitator; mentor students in capstone course; facilitate supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs).
• Engage in research, scholarship, and/or creative projects.
• Opportunities for service include: Serve on program, department, college and university committees; Clinical practice; Represent the program on professional organizations, state boards, etc.This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
This is a full-time (12-month) position beginning July 1, 2025, based out of the Phoenix Bioscience Core in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.
Minimum Qualifications
• NCCPA-certified PA.
• Master's degree.Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of the current landscape in PA and medical education, the clinical environment, and emerging trends.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
• Knowledge of Canvas or similar learning management system.
• Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional and hybrid classroom environments.Skills
• Effective leadership and active listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Flexible and adaptable.Abilities
• Communicates effectively.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships.
• Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Ability to manage complex tasks, responsibilities in a remote environment
• Recruits, advises, and mentors PA students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Engages with and leads collaborative multi- and inter-disciplinary teams.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.Compensation & Benefits
Commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.
This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Pre-Employment Check
Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.
Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship
NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.
FLSA Status
This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.
Submit Your Application
Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before May 5, 2025 will receive full consideration.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608327, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.
Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/
NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6127156
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Field of InterestEducation
Employment TypeFull Time
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Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Yuma, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Yuma, AZ 85366Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Yuma, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Yuma, AZ - Yuma, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Yuma, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Casa Grande, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Casa Grande, AZ 85193Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Casa Grande, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Casa Grande, AZ - Casa Grande, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Lukeville, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Lukeville, AZ 85341Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Lukeville, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Lukeville, AZ - Lukeville, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Lukeville, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Willcox, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Willcox, AZ 85643Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Willcox, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
WIllcox, AZ - Willcox, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Willcox, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, San Luis, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group San Luis, AZ 85349Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, San Luis, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
San Luis, AZ - San Luis, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: San Luis, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Sasabe, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Sasabe, AZ 85633Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Sasabe, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Sasabe, AZ - Sasabe, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Sasabe, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Douglas, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Douglas, AZ 85607Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Douglas, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Douglas, AZ - Douglas, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Douglas, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Wellton, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Wellton, AZ 85356Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Wellton, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Wellton, AZ - Wellton, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Wellton, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
#IND2025
#zr
#HCP
#PA
#Vighter
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Employment TypeFull Time
-
Physician Assistant (PA), Local, Tucson, Arizona
Vighter Medical Group Tucson, AZ 85702Posted 8 daysPhysician Assistant (PA), Local, Tucson, Arizona
Job Details
Job Location
Tucson, AZ - Tucson, AZ
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Certification
Travel Percentage
Up to 25%
Job Shift
Any
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Title:Physician Assistant (PA)
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Position Type:Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
Education Level:Bachelors Degree, certification
Job Category:Health Care
Our Company Promise:We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:
+ Dependability
+ Integrity
+ Personability
+ Transparency
+ Responsiveness
Summary:
Vighter is recruiting healthcare professionals (HCPs) to conduct basic screening assessments and provide healthcare services to individuals detained by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). HCPs work administratively under the Regional Program Manager and Regional Deputy Program Manager while performing healthcare services under the medical direction of the National Medical Director and Physician Supervisors who collaborate with CBP’s Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO). Healthcare is delivered in accordance with approved medical protocols and in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) directives.
Vighter’s HCPs work alongside uniformed CBP Agents/Officers at numerous locations near the border in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Florida. The medical staff must be capable of providing health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females. Candidates must be comfortable working in a detention setting. Services may be provided in a field setting with minimal facilities, a soft-sided (tent-type) facility, or a secure detention facility, such as a US Border Patrol Station. This is an amazing opportunity to work with diverse populations alongside a supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Education, Licensure/Certification & Experience:
+ Must have a minimum of one year of experience in direct patient care and licensed/certified as a Physician Assistant (PA). Qualifying experience includes detention or correctional healthcare, residential healthcare, a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided direct patient care.
+ Successful completion of a US-based accredited Physician Assistant training program leading to licensure/certification as a Physician Assistant (PA). Must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessors. The degree issuing institution and/or program must be accredited by an entity recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
+ Must have a current, active, valid, unencumbered license/registration/certification to practice healthcare in the state in which the candidate will work. License/registration/certification must not have been withheld, suspended, revoked, denied, surrendered, or lapsed due to an investigation.
+ Board Certification as a Physician Assistant by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is preferred. Certification must be maintained if required as part of licensure for the jurisdiction’s licensing authority.
+ Must possess a current valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from one of the following approved organizations: American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for health care providers, AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, American Red Cross CPB/BLS for the professional rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) CPR and AED for healthcare providers and professional responders.
+ Application of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
+ Alertness and skill in providing care and reacting to emergency situations.
+ Basic safety, infection control, quality assurance, records management, statistical information gathering, etc.
+ Experience in a detention/correctional and/or pediatric setting is highly preferred
+ Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred, but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
+ Provides direct patient care within their scope of practice to persons in custody, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
+ Consults with a Physician for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
+ Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
+ Performs vital signs electronically and manually, as indicated.
+ Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Physician’s Assistants to patient care.
+ Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
+ Maintains compliance with DHS and CBP policies and any overriding accreditation standards that may apply.
+ Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
+ Works within their scope of practice, facility Standing Orders/Standing Operating Procedures and protocols, and within the Collaborative Agreement.
+ Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations as applicable, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
+ Maintains non-involvement in the security aspect of patient care and custody.
+ Participate in disease surveillance activities and public health and epidemiology studies/efforts, as needed.
+ Attends all general staff meetings during duty hours and participates with medical quality management initiatives and reviews as applicable.
+ Assures a safe and clean working environment and assists in the disposal of biologically hazardous waste on a regular basis, adheres to universal precautions, and takes appropriate infection control precautions.
+ Completes all annual trainings as required, or any additional training as assigned.
+ May be required to travel short notice.
+ May be required to serve at various medical units within the sector/region.
+ Duties will be performed on-site at medical units, flexible scheduling and overtime are optional, as available.
+ All medical documentation will be signed and dated, whether electronic or paper.
+ Participates with the Peer Review process, performs chart reviews as assigned, and assists with orienting new PAs or nurse practitioners, as assigned.
+ Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
+ Communicates an end of shift report to the oncoming shift.
+ Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
+ Provides emergency care to employees and visitors for life, death, and loss of sight/limb situations until Emergency Medical Services arrives.
+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Duty Hours / On-call Requirements:
+ The CBP mission runs 24/7/365 to protect our country and as such shift schedules for HCPs include: day, night, weekday, weekend, and holidays.
+ We will work to accommodate desired shifts with locally hired employees, but there may be times where coverage is needed to meet contractual requirements.
Travel:
+ This is not a travel position so candidates can be expected to work at alternate worksites within 50 miles of their permanent residence.
+ Note: Per the Joint Travel Regulations, candidates with a permanent residence less than 50 miles from a worksite are considered local hires and are not eligible to receive per diem or travel pay.
Pay & Benefits:
+ Competitive hourly rate
+ Comprehensive benefits package that includes Health & Welfare Allowance for SCA employees to offset the cost of Medical, Dental, Vision, and selected voluntary insurance premiums
+ Employee Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance
+ Paid time off and paid holidays
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Must be able to walk, stand, bend, and/or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
+ Must be able to perform BLS/CPR if necessary and assist patients into/out of a wheelchair.
+ Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and often austere environment without physical limitations.
+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
+ Must be willing to work day, night, weekdays, weekends, holidays, and overtime if necessary.
+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor and/or outdoor environment.
+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation. Candidate must not have been convicted of, pled guilty to, pled nolo contender to, or received probation prior to judgement for any crime other than a minor traffic violation, the record of which has not been expunged.
+ Must undergo Urine Drug Screening (UDS).
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