Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Company : wellpath
Location : Modesto, CA, 95358
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 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
As a Physician's Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), you will work under the direct supervision of the Health Services Administrator (HSA), Program Manager (PM), or higher medical professional, and assist the Physician in providing medical care and treatment to the inmate population, which includes addressing behavioral health disorders. You will coordinate patient care plans by conducting assessments, developing plans, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes, all while working collaboratively with the healthcare team and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations at the agency, local, state, and federal levels.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct daily sick call, carry out treatments, and follow standardized procedures and protocols.• Provide emergency care for identified medical emergencies and coordinate patient transfers to appropriate facilities.• Perform minor surgical procedures, repair lacerations, and remove sutures.• Treat and manage non-psychotic behavioral health disorders and provide ongoing care for patients on maintenance doses of non-psychotic medications.• Participate in Quality Management and Peer Review activities, document findings using the S.O.A.P.E. method, and attend quarterly Quality Management meetings.
Additional Details
Compensation Rate: $72.42/hourQualifications & Requirements
Education
- Completion of a master’s program in nursing (NPs) or 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
Modesto's healthcare sector is growing with moderate competition for PA and NP roles. Demand is driven by underserved populations, making experience in correctional or public health settings highly valued, which can set candidates apart in this region.
In Modesto, having up-to-date BLS and PALS certifications along with DEA registration is crucial. Correctional healthcare often demands adherence to state regulations and specialized training, so maintaining all required licenses ensures compliance and readiness.
While both roles assess and treat patients, Physician Assistants typically work under physician supervision with a generalist approach, whereas Nurse Practitioners often have more autonomy and focus on holistic patient management, including behavioral health, especially relevant in correctional care.
Daily responsibilities include conducting sick calls, managing minor surgical procedures, treating behavioral health disorders, and coordinating patient care plans. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams is essential to provide comprehensive care to vulnerable groups.
Wellpath offers structured growth through ongoing education, clinical training, and leadership pathways. Staff benefit from a culture valuing diversity and innovation, enabling PAs and NPs to enhance skills and advance within a mission-driven organization.
Wellpath supplements standard medical, dental, and vision plans with perks like daily pay options, tuition assistance, wellness programs including fitness memberships, and financial support through preferred banking partnerships, promoting holistic employee wellbeing.
The company offers best-in-class clinical resources, continual training, and peer review activities, ensuring medical staff stay current with local, state, and federal laws while delivering compliant, high-quality care in the correctional environment.
Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners at Wellpath in Modesto earn approximately $72.42 per hour, reflecting the specialized skills required for caring for underserved and correctional facility populations in this region.
At Wellpath, PAs and NPs focus on correctional healthcare involving unique challenges like behavioral health management and emergency care within a secure environment, demanding adaptability and a deep commitment to serving vulnerable, often overlooked patients.
Wellpath’s mission-driven culture, emphasis on diversity and inclusion, comprehensive benefits, and focus on ongoing professional development create an environment where PAs and NPs can thrive while making impactful contributions to underserved communities.