Physician Assistant - Correctional - $72-82 per hour

DT-Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Physician Assistant Correctional for a local contract job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Correctional
• Discipline: Physician Assistant
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Federal Detention Center (FDC) SeaTac – 2425 S 200th St, SeaTac/Seattle, WA 98198 Part Time / As-Needed Coverage | Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (8-hour shifts, 30-minute unpaid lunch), up to 40 hrs/week

POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking Physician Assistants to provide temporary coverage in the Health Services Department at the Federal Bureau of Prisons' FDC SeaTac. Assignments cover the institution's full-time provider during leave, vacancies, deployments, and training, and run from a single day to a full week at a time. Services are performed on-site for the adults-in-custody population. Positions are contingent on contract award (anticipated start March 2027).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily clinic operations and conduct daily sick call, serving as primary provider for new complaints and routine recurring visits

• Perform history and physical exams, evaluate and treat acute and chronic illnesses, and provide emergency care in the absence of the physician

• Order and interpret clinical laboratory tests; perform minor procedures after physician consultation

• Screen for mood change, disorientation, and abnormal behavior; refer to mental health as indicated

• Develop care plans and collaborate with staff and consulting physicians on chronic disease and complex cases

• Maintain accurate, current, legible clinical records; follow BOP Health Services directives and institution security rules

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA (or predecessor) at an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body

• Active, current, full, and unrestricted PA license or registration in good standing (U.S. state, territory, or DC; Washington licensure or eligibility preferred)

• Minimum 1 year of applicable clinical experience, documented on resume

• Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification

• Two letters of reference

• Correctional or institutional experience preferred, not required • Ability to pass a drug screen, law enforcement background check, and credit check (favorable credit required); BOP clearance begins within 3 days of award

• U.S. citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship, with U.S. residency for at least 3 of the last 5 years

• Current TB screening or proof of immunity to communicable diseases, as requested by the Clinical Director

COMPENSATION

• Pay rate: $75–$86/hour, depending on experience and certifications

• Taxable rate: all compensation is taxable hourly pay

• Per diem: none (local assignment) | Travel allowance: none • Blended rate: same as the pay rate range above

• Paid report-in: a minimum of 4 hours is paid if the institution is unable to permit work after you report (e.g., weather or security delay); full day if asked to remain on-site

APPLICATION PROCESS Submit your resume, active PA license, PA program diploma and NCCPA certificate (if held), AHA BLS card, TB screening results, two letters of reference, and three professional references. Qualified candidates will be submitted for BOP security clearance, which begins within 3 days of contract award.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the hiring process.

• Pay: $75–$86/hr. Use the hourly pay setting, not weekly, since there’s no stipend.
• Location: SeaTac, WA 98198
• Shift: Days, 8 hours
• Schedule: Part time / per diem, depending on which options Vivian lists
• Start: March 2027

Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits