About the job 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 www.fidelitypartners.org, call us at (210) 822-4005, 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).