Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant - FDC SeaTac - SeaTac Washington

This Position Is Contingent Upon Contract Award

Work Location

Federal Bureau of Prisons

Federal Detention Center SeaTac - Health Services Department

2425 South 200th Street

SeaTac WA 98198

Position Details

Number of Positions: Up to three temporary/as-needed clinicians total filled by any combination of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Type of Employment: Temporary/as-needed; up to 40 hours per week when scheduled.

Estimated Total Compensation: $68.35 per hour.

Working Hours: As needed generally Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a 30-minute unpaid meal period excluding federal holidays; individual assignments may range from one day to one week or longer based on coverage needs.

Work Arrangement: On-site at FDC SeaTac; remote or telework is not authorized.

Period of Performance: Temporary coverage is expected to begin on or about March 1 2027. Individual assignments and overall BPA duration are governed by final award terms and Government scheduling needs.

Security and Access: Employment is contingent upon successful BOP suitability and law-enforcement background screening drug screening fingerprinting health clearance orientation identity verification institution-access approval and all applicable onboarding requirements.

Travel: No routine travel requirement or separate travel line item is specified.

Summary of Services

The Physician Assistant will provide temporary clinical coverage in the FDC SeaTac Health Services Department during staff absences vacancies deployments training and other coverage needs. The role provides broad primary chronic urgent and emergency care to adults in custody in collaboration with institutional physicians and clinical staff.

Mandatory Qualifications

Must have graduated from a Physician Assistant program accredited by ARC-PA or its predecessor and from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Must maintain an active current full unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration in good standing from a U.S. state territory commonwealth or the District of Columbia.

Must have at least one year of applicable Physician Assistant experience documented on the resume.

Must maintain current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Must provide two letters of reference.

Must understand patient-care equipment automated clinical systems safety principles infection control and documentation of changes in physical and emotional condition.

Correctional healthcare experience is preferred but not required.

Must satisfy all BOP background drug-screening health suitability orientation and institution-access requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct daily sick call and provide routine urgent chronic and emergency clinical care to adults in custody.

Obtain health and developmental histories perform assessments and examinations distinguish normal from abnormal findings establish diagnostic impressions and develop treatment plans.

Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies radiographs visual-acuity testing and electrocardiograms within scope and applicable practice requirements.

Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized scope and identify potential medication interactions contraindications and cumulative effects.

Perform authorized minor procedures such as incision and drainage laceration repair cyst removal and ingrown-toenail treatment after appropriate physician consultation.

Collaborate with staff and consulting physicians in planning evaluating and revising patient-care programs and managing selected complex and chronic medical conditions.

Screen for gross dental vision hearing behavioral-health mood substance-use and other clinically relevant concerns and provide or coordinate appropriate care.

Educate patients regarding health practices and treatment plans and maintain accurate current and legible clinical documentation.

Protect patient privacy and comply with BOP AAAHC ACA infection-control safety and correctional-security requirements.

Duties and responsibilities are subject to change if work schedules locations and/or priorities change based on Government or program needs.

Required Candidate Submission Documents

Current resume documenting at least one year of qualifying Physician Assistant experience.

Copy of qualifying Physician Assistant degree/program documentation and current unrestricted license or registration.

Copy of current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification.

Two letters of reference.

Any health drug-screening fingerprinting background identification security or onboarding documents requested by Fidelity Partners or the Government/client.

About Us

Fidelity Partners is an Inc. 5000 USA company that provides medical technical logistical and administrative services to the federal government and commercial clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at call us at or visit our careers page to join our team.

Fidelity Partners provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other status protected in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws (EOE).