Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (PA) Correctional Health Services

Miami, FL (Federal Detention Center Miami, 33 NE 4th St) Full Time 8 hours/day, Monday Friday, between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (federal holidays off)

Position Overview

We are staffing one of three on-site Physician Assistant (PA) Correctional Health Services positions at the Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Detention Center (FDC) Miami under a Blanket Purchase Agreement. You will work in the Health Services Department, delivering primary and urgent care to the inmate population, independent of government supervision and in collaboration with staff and consulting physicians. Correctional experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily sick call; take medical histories, examine patients, and record findings and progress notes
• Order and interpret laboratory tests and x-rays; make diagnoses and develop treatment plans
• Prescribe medications and order or carry out therapy
• Manage injuries by suturing, splinting, and immobilizing; perform minor procedures under local anesthesia
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency services in the absence of the physician
• Recommend clinically necessary outside consultations and counsel patients
• Work with staff physicians and consulting physicians to plan, evaluate, and revise care
• Maintain strict confidentiality of medical records and sensitive data

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree from an accredited PA program; current NCCPA certification
• Active Florida PA license with prescriptive authority
• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance of at least $100,000 per provider, as required by the Joint Commission
• Verification of education, licensure/status, competency, and continuing education
• Ability to pass a drug screen and a law enforcement agency background check
• Ability to work independently in a correctional setting and manage a daily sick-call clinic

Compensation

$66/hour W-2 pay rate. Local position; no per diem or travel allowance is offered.

Application Process

Submit your resume, proof of Florida license and certifications, and malpractice coverage documentation, along with three (3) professional references. Selected candidates must pass a drug screening and a law enforcement background check, and attend a one-time orientation (approximately 4 hours) before starting.