Physician Assistant - Days - $7K Bonus
Company : wellpath
Location : Huntingdon, PA, 16654
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 13 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive medical care to inmates under the supervision of medical leadership. Responsibilities include evaluating and treating acute and emergency complaints, participating in administrative meetings, and supporting cross-coverage needs. The PA collaborates with physicians and mental health professionals, ensuring clinical documentation and treatment align with protocols. They maintain patient privacy and contribute to quality improvement activities. The role also involves emergency care coordination and psychiatric assessment support.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver acute and emergency medical care in accordance with protocols
Consult with physicians and manage patient transfers when clinically indicated
Document all findings using the S.O.A.P. method and EMR systems
Maintain HIPAA compliance and participate in quality improvement efforts
Provide cross-coverage and support psychiatric stability assessments
Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
Completion of an accredited education program for PAs
EXPERIENCE
Previous correctional/detention facility experience
Minimum two (2) years’ experience
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Unrestricted current license, certification or registration in state of practice
Must maintain all certifications, educational requirements, licensing, etc.
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration
Current (and must maintain) lifesaving BLS and PALS (where applicable) certification through AHA
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
The $7,000 bonus significantly enhances the overall pay package for Physician Assistants in Huntingdon, PA, making the role more competitive locally. Combined with base salary and benefits, this incentive reflects Wellpath’s commitment to attracting qualified medical professionals to serve underserved populations.
Physician Assistants in Pennsylvania correctional settings typically require an unrestricted state license, DEA registration, and current BLS and PALS certifications. These qualifications ensure compliance with state regulations and readiness to address acute and emergency care unique to detained populations.
Wellpath offers ongoing training, clinical education, and leadership opportunities tailored for Physician Assistants. Working here means exposure to a diverse patient base, involvement in quality improvement initiatives, and access to resources that foster skill enhancement in correctional healthcare.
PA’s may encounter complex medical emergencies, psychiatric assessments, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams under strict privacy guidelines. Navigating emotional resilience while delivering compassionate care to vulnerable inmates is a core challenge unique to this setting.
Wellpath emphasizes a people-first culture, supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing through benefits like daily pay options, counseling, and wellness programs. This culture nurtures autonomy and teamwork, helping Physician Assistants maintain a balanced lifestyle despite demanding schedules.
Huntingdon’s healthcare sector has seen steady growth in correctional and community care roles, with increasing demand for skilled Physician Assistants. Though local competition exists, incentives like sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits help Wellpath attract top talent efficiently.
Wellpath uniquely integrates mission-driven care with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and ongoing professional development. Their comprehensive benefits and daily pay options create an employee-centric environment rarely matched in regional correctional healthcare jobs.
Physician Assistants at Wellpath directly impact vulnerable inmate populations by providing equitable medical attention, fostering non-judgmental care, and participating in community health initiatives, aligning with the company’s mission to uplift overlooked groups through compassionate service.
Typical Physician Assistant salaries in Huntingdon range from $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Factoring in the $7,000 bonus, total compensation can exceed $117,000, aligning well with regional averages for correctional healthcare roles and reflecting skill and experience.