Physician Assistant - Miami, FL

Wander Staffing • Miami, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking three Physician Assistants to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the inmate population at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) Miami in Miami, Florida. The position is on-site in the Health Services Department.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an eight-hour workday and a 30-minute unpaid lunch, totaling 40 hours per week. Federal holidays are paid. Compensation is $75 per hour for a W-2 position. If a provider arrives but cannot work because of a delay caused by weather, equipment problems, or security issues, they receive a minimum of one hour of pay. A one-time orientation of approximately four hours is paid at the hourly rate.

The anticipated start is December 2026 or January 2027. The government contract is for five years; staff who need to leave are asked to provide 60 days’ notice. Contract staff do not supervise inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff, take part in inmate counts, handle supply requests, write policy, or attend staff meetings. They must maintain confidentiality of medical records and inmate information under the Privacy Act.

Requirements

• Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, or a lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship.
• Must have lived in the United States for three of the last five years, unless qualifying U.S. government employment abroad or dependent status applies.
• Must be able to pass drug screening, a law enforcement background check, fingerprinting, a credit check, and a Public Trust background investigation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Attend a one-time orientation of approximately four hours before starting.
• Sign in and out and wear the issued badge at all times.
• Wear professional attire or scrubs and provide a personal white lab coat; jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, and sweats are not permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Correctional experience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the inmate population.
• Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret laboratory tests and X-rays.
• Diagnose conditions, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
• Manage injuries, including suturing, splinting, and immobilizing, and perform minor surgery under local anesthesia.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide a wide range of emergency services when the physician is not present.
• Manage daily clinic operations and conduct daily sick call.
• Record progress notes, recommend outside consultations when clinically necessary, and counsel patients.
• Recognize early signs of serious physical, emotional, or mental health problems.
• Work with staff and consulting physicians to plan, evaluate, and revise program plans.
• Maintain confidentiality of medical records and inmate information in accordance with the Privacy Act.

Benefits

• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid one-time orientation at the hourly rate.
• Minimum one hour of pay if the employee arrives but cannot work because of a weather, equipment, or security delay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed