Physician Assistant
State of Iowa
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Physician Assistant
State of Iowa
244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$40.15 - $61.56
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a physician assistant in a state correctional facility, where you'll conduct health checks for new inmates, manage ongoing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and handle minor medical issues or referrals for tests and procedures.
It's ideal for someone with experience in primary care who is comfortable providing healthcare in a secure, structured environment like a prison.
The role requires strong clinical skills and the ability to follow specific departmental policies.
Key Requirements
- Licensure as a physician assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants
- Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy
- Registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Experience managing chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and COPD
- Ability to perform physical examinations, order diagnostic tests (e.g., labs, x-rays), and conduct minor procedures (e.g., suturing, foreign body removal)
- For Department of Public Health positions: Graduation from a recognized pathologists' assistant program or licensure as a PA with two years of full-time pathology experience
Full Job Description
Review intake admissions and issue orders for individuals entering IMCC.Perform physical examinations for new intakes, as well as routine physicals of the general population scheduled per DOC policy.
Manage chronic health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, COPD, and similar conditions in accordance with DOC policy.
Assess referrals from nursing and ancillary Health Services staff for new or acute medical issues.
Individual patient encounters may involve referring to specialty medical services, ordering laboratory tests, requesting x-rays or other diagnostic studies, and performing minor procedures (e.g., simple suturing, foreign body removal, nail extraction) as necessary
E-Verify and Right to WorkThe State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.
For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Qualifications
Licensure as a physician assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistants.For positions in this job classification in the Department of Public Health, specifically, applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify:
- Graduation from a recognized pathologists' assistant program.
- Licensure as a physician assistant and two years of full-time work experience in pathology.
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Additional Information
Designated positions in this class require registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes