Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner - Correctional Healthcare, U.S. Virgin Islands

• Location: St. Croix (Kingshill) and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; on-site (assignment to one or both facilities based on need)
• Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)
• Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 8-hour shifts or 4-day 10-hour shifts as assigned; Atlantic Standard Time
• Agency Environment: Territorial correctional healthcare: contracted clinical staffing supporting the medical division of the Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections; clinical scheduling and supervision by the Government Medical Director and Health Service Administrator

Position Overview

This engagement suits an experienced PA or NP who wants broad-spectrum practice: in a correctional setting you manage everything from hypertension and diabetes to wound repair, EKGs, and acute presentations, with a defined 40-hour week and no hospital census volatility. Mainland candidates receive relocation and travel support and full Virgin Islands licensure assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Interview and examine patients on arrival as part of intake assessment screening, and perform annual examinations to identify new diagnoses and prescribe treatment under physician supervision
• Provide continuing care for patients with chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and pulmonary disease
• Perform routine procedures including EKG, IM and SC injections, foley insertion, venipuncture, immunizations, wound repair, and wound care
• Prescribe medications and monitor for side effects and drug interactions (NP scope) or under supervising-physician protocols (PA scope)
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, and counsel patients on laboratory, radiology, emergency, and specialist results
• Address acute concerns through the sick call process and respond to urgent and emergent presentations
• Educate patients on disease processes and therapy, support accurate medical records, and develop individualized treatment plans including non-pharmacologic interventions
• Communicate effectively with mental health, medical, and security staff, and coordinate with outside professionals for continuity of care

Required Qualifications

• PA: graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program and current NCCPA certification; or NP: MSN or DNP from an accredited program with national board certification (ANCC or AANP)
• Active licensure in the U.S. Virgin Islands, or active U.S. licensure with eligibility for Virgin Islands licensure (CLFC supports the application; VI licensure must be completed before start)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in primary care, emergency medicine, urgent care, or correctional medicine
• Current BLS certification; prescriptive authority or eligibility including DEA registration as applicable
• Strong procedural skills and documentation discipline
• Ability to pass facility security clearance and background screening

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Correctional, detention, or institutional medicine experience
• Emergency or urgent care background with independent triage judgment
• Chronic care program experience following national clinical guidelines
• ACLS certification
• Existing ties to the U.S. Virgin Islands or Caribbean region

Compensation and Engagement Details

• Hourly rate range: $65 to $78 per hour (1099 independent contractor), commensurate with experience and credentials
• Full-time engagement, approximately 2,080 hours annually
• Relocation and travel support considered for qualified mainland candidates
• Virgin Islands licensure application support provided by CLFC, with licensure fees reimbursed
• Professional liability coverage arranged for the engagement
• Multi-year engagement potential aligned with the contract base term and renewal structure

About CLF Consultants LLC

CLF Consultants LLC (DBA: CLFC Healthcare & Communications) is a federal, state, and local healthcare staffing and language access services organization. Our network of more than 500 healthcare professionals and more than 200 interpreters supports nationwide coverage. CLFC is a Self-Certified Small Disadvantaged Business committed to placing qualified professionals with mission-aligned organizations. Equal Opportunity Employer.