Physician Assistant - Miami, FL

WANDER STAFFING LLC • Miami, FL

1d • $75 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Wander Staffing is seeking three Physician Assistants to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for inmates at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) Miami in Miami, Florida. This is an on-site role in the Health Services Department. The position pays $75 per hour as a W-2 employee. If a clinician arrives but cannot work because of a delay such as weather, equipment problems, or security issues, they receive a minimum of one hour of pay. A one-time orientation of approximately four hours is also paid at the hourly rate.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with an unpaid 30-minute lunch, for 40 hours per week. Federal holidays are paid. The anticipated start is December 2026 or January 2027. The Government contract has a five-year duration; staff who need to leave are asked to provide 60 days’ notice.

Applicants must be licensed as Physician Assistants in Florida and meet the stated citizenship or residency and U.S. residence-history requirements. Candidates must be able to pass drug screening and the specified background checks. Correctional experience is desirable but not required. The role requires independent work, attendance at orientation, compliance with facility sign-in and badge rules, professional attire or scrubs, and a personal white lab coat. Contract staff are not responsible for supervising inmates or Bureau of Prisons staff, participating in inmate counts, handling supply requests, writing policy, or attending staff meetings. Medical records and inmate information must be kept confidential under the Privacy Act.

Interested qualified applicants are submitted with Wander Staffing’s proposal, and the Government selects its preferred candidates as part of the award process. Applicants are asked to email a CV, PA license, diploma, BLS credential, and CME transcripts or available certificates by November 2, 2026. Wander Staffing states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

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, or have worked for the U.S. government abroad, or have been a dependent of someone who did.
• Must be able to pass drug screening, a law enforcement background check, fingerprinting, a credit check, and a Public Trust background investigation.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must attend a one-time orientation of approximately four hours before starting.
• Must wear professional attire or scrubs and provide a personal white lab coat; jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, and sweats are not permitted.
• Must keep medical records and inmate information confidential.

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 run 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.
• Sign in and out and wear the issued badge at all times.

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 delay caused by weather, equipment problems, or security issues.

What This Job Offers

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