Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Serves as a Physician Assistant at a Bureau of Prisons' correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for inmate patients. Works collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans. Assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services.
Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may also include securing health and developmental history from the patient, recording findings and making critical evaluations. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable. ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here. Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S.
Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications. If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.
ADDITIONAL SALARY INFORMATION: A 30% Recruitment Incentive will be paid to selectee(s) who meets the criteria for recruitment bonuses. For more information, visit BOP Incentives. 25% Retention Incentive may be authorized upon completion of the recruitment service agreement period. Contact the institution of interest for specific information.
Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR. See COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Nonforeign Areas for more information. To contact a recruiter for further information, visit Medical Staffing and Recruitment or visit our Medical Professionals page for more information.
BOP-HRM-HRSC-ConsolidatedStaffingUnit-s@bop.gov · 972-352-4200
This position is with Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $57188 – $129383/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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