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Miami, Florida

Physician Assistant - Miami, FL

Physician AssistantNo weekendsContract

Listed compensation

$75.00Hourly

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Federal Detention Center Miami - Miami, FL, Salary Range: $75.00Hourly, Physician Assistants (PAs) Needed at Federal Detention Center Miami Wander Staffing is seeking three (3) PAs to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the inmate population at the Federal Detention Center (FDC) Miami in Miami, Florida.

LOCATION FDC Miami, 33 NE 4th St, Miami, FL 33132 On-site in the Health Services Department COMPENSATION Hourly rate: $75/hr W2 position If you arrive but can't work because of a delay (weather, equipment problems, security issues), you're paid a minimum of one hour.

The one-time orientation (about 4 hours) is paid at the hourly rate SCHEDULE Mon-Fri, 6:00 am-2:30 pm (8 hours/day), with a 30-minute unpaid lunch 40 hrs/week Paid Federal Holidays CONTRACT DETAILS Anticipated start Dec 2026 or Jan 2027 5-year contract (Note: the duration is a contract between us and the Government. Like any other job, if life means you must leave, you just give us 60-day notice).

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS PA Must be licensed in the State of FL U.S. citizen or national, or lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship Lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years (or worked for the U.S. government abroad, or were a dependent of someone who did) Able to pass a drug screening, law enforcement background check, fingerprinting, credit check, and Public Trust background investigation Correctional experience desirable, not required DUTIES Provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive care for the inmate population Take medical histories, examine patients, and order and interpret labs and x-rays Diagnose, create treatment plans, and prescribe medications Manage injuries (suturing, splinting, 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 consults 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 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently Attend a one-time orientation (about 4 hours) before starting Sign in and out, and wear your issued badge at all times Professional attire or scrubs, plus your own white lab coat.

No jeans, T-shirts, sandals, tank tops, or sweats Contract staff do not supervise inmates or BOP staff, take part in inmate counts, handle supply requests, write policy, or attend staff meetings Keep all medical records and inmate information confidential (Privacy Act) HOW TO APPLY Interested and qualified PAs are submitted with our proposal, and the Government selects its preferred NPs and PAs as part of the award process Please email the items below to Cierra Cole at cierra.cole@wanderstaffing.com by November 2, 2026: CV NP/PA License Diploma BLS CME transcripts or available certificates Questions?

Call Cierra direct at 281-633-6559 Wander Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in providing services or employment opportunities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. To learn more about Wander Staffing, please visit: wanderstaffing.com Qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive medical care for the inmate population at the Federal Detention Center. Manage daily clinic operations, perform minor surgical procedures, and respond to medical emergencies as required.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Physician Assistant in the State of Florida and able to pass a comprehensive law enforcement background check. Candidates must have lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years and possess the ability to work independently in a correctional environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Diagnostic careTherapeutic careMedical history takingPatient examinationLab interpretationX-ray interpretationTreatment planningPrescribing medicationsEmergency medical servicesClinic managementPatient counseling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Miami, FL at Wander Staffing a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 4,569 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Correctional Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 64% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$156k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician assistant rolesranked against 4,569 Physician Assistant roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$156kPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)38 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Florida216 active4,650 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 64% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,569 Physician Assistant roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$156k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Physician Assistant roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,569 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Federal Holidays

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k
Typical market rent
$2,965/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.