Physician Assistant - Miami, FL

WANDER STAFFING LLC • Miami, FL

6d • $75 - $0 • 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 Miami in Miami, Florida. The position is on-site in the Health Services Department. The hourly rate is $75 for a W2 position. A minimum of one hour is paid if a clinician arrives but cannot work because of a delay caused by weather, equipment problems, or security issues. A one-time orientation of approximately four hours is 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, totaling 40 hours per week. Federal holidays are paid. The anticipated start is December 2026 or January 2027. The Government contract is for five years; clinicians who need to leave the job are asked to provide 60 days' notice.

Applicants must hold a Florida PA license, meet the stated citizenship or residency and U.S. residence requirements, and pass the required screenings and background investigations. Correctional experience is desirable but not required. The role requires independent work, compliance with facility sign-in and badge procedures, appropriate professional attire, and confidentiality of medical records and inmate information under the Privacy Act. Contract staff do not supervise inmates or BOP staff, participate in inmate counts, handle supply requests, write policy, or attend staff meetings.

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 service abroad or dependent status applies.
• Must be able to pass drug screening, law enforcement background check, fingerprinting, credit check, and Public Trust background investigation.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must attend a one-time orientation of approximately four hours before starting.
• Must sign in and out and wear the issued badge at all times.
• Must wear professional attire or scrubs and provide their own white lab coat; jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, and sweats are not permitted.
• Must submit a CV, PA license, diploma, BLS documentation, and CME transcripts or available certificates.

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.
• Keep medical records and inmate information confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act.

Benefits

• Paid federal holidays.
• Paid one-time orientation at the hourly rate.
• At least one hour of pay if the clinician arrives but cannot work because of weather, equipment problems, or security issues.

What This Job Offers

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