Physician Assistant (General)

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks qualified Physician Assistant professionals to join its civil service pipeline. The role involves medical histories, physical exams, and collaborative physician oversight to develop treatment plans in line with licensure and program protocols.

Applicants must hold a PA license (or be eligible) and complete required CME credits. Employment opportunities are through Open-Competitive exams with standard city benefits and structured HR processes.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in life sciences or related field.
• Eligibility for Physician Assistant license at time of application and possession of PA license at appointment.
• Completion of required CME credits to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Take medical histories and perform physical examinations under supervision of a physician.
• Develop assessment, diagnostic work-up and treatment plans within licensure and protocols.
• Prescribe medications or other treatments as permitted and educate patients on care.

Skills

Physician Assistant license

Clinical assessment

Medical history taking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related

Job description

Who We Are
As an employer, the

Who We Are
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What We Offer
Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
Benefits - We Care About Your Well-being.
The City of Philadelphia is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
Learn more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
Equal Access to Civil Service Testing
The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [e-mail]. For more information, go to: www.phila.gov/humanrelations
The City of Philadelphia is committed to ensuring access to Civil Service examinations by providing appropriate accommodation for candidates with documented medical or religious reasons. Candidates may request accommodation for a Civil Service examination by contacting the Office of Human Resources (OHR) at 215-686-2350 or by email at [e-mail]. The accommodation process is interactive and requires cooperation and communication between the applicant and OHR. Decisions will be made on a case‑by‑case basis using the required documentation that is submitted. Requests are to be made in a timely manner prior to the scheduled date of the Civil Service examination.
Only an on‑line application will be accepted for this exam. Paper applications will not be accepted.
Computers are available in the 3‑1‑1 Walk‑In Center located in Room 167 of City Hall (Weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM) and at your local Philadelphia Free Library branch.
For inquiries regarding City employment, contact the Office of Human Resources Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 4 PM by telephone at 215-686-0880 or by email at [e-mail]
Information concerning employment with the City of Philadelphia may be found at:

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General Definition
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This is professional medical work in the care and treatment of patients providing healthcare services under the supervision of a physician. Employees in this class take medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop assessments, diagnostic work‑up and treatment plans within the parameters of licensure and program protocols. Significant aspects of work include formulating treatment plans, prescribing medications or other forms of treatment, consulting with specialists when indicated and educating patients in general health care and disease‑specific practices. Employees in this class keep abreast of trends and developments within their assigned specialty. All work is performed in collaboration with and under the supervision of a licensed physician in accordance with departmental policies and protocols.CONTACT INFORMATION
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is:
Bradley Greenfield, SHRM-CP
City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1675
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email [e-mail]
Notes to Applicants and Projected Exam Information
ELIGIBLE LIST: OPEN-COMPETITIVE
Only an Open‑Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.RESIDENCY WAIVER
The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment.PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.INDEBTEDNESS NOTICEAs a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the City; or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with the City. For so long as the person is employed by the City, the amount of the payment as set forth in the payment agreement (not to exceed, for any pay period, twenty percent (20%) of the person’s gross pay for such period, without the person’s consent) shall be withheld from each paycheck until such payment agreement is fully satisfied.
Such person shall also be required to certify as a condition of employment that he or she is fully current on any and all debts, taxes, fees, judgments, claims, and other accounts and obligations due and owing to the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) or has voluntarily entered into a payment agreement with PGW.
Failure to enter into a payment agreement shall result in the cancellation of the appointment and removal from the certification. The name of the eligible candidate will be returned to the eligible list.PREFERENCE POINTS FOR CANDIDATES FOR OPEN-COMPETITIVE EXAMS
Candidates who pass Open‑Competitive exams may be eligible for additional points added to their final score. Preference Points may be claimed from the time of application until 30 days after the eligible list is established. The required documentation for the preference must be provided to receive the points.U.S. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Ten points will be added to the scores of eligible veterans. You must be honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces. Attach a DD214, member 4, or NGB-22 to your application if you wish your eligibility to be reviewed. Spouses of disabled or deceased veterans may also be considered. Veteran’s Points may be claimed at any time before the list expires.LEGACY PREFERENCE
Ten points will be added to the scores of the children or grandchildren of Philadelphia Firefighters or Police Officers who were killed or died in the line of duty.NATIONAL VOLUNTEER SERVICE PREFERENCE
Up to 5 points will be added to the score of any candidate who has:

• Successfully completed a term of volunteer service with Peace Corps, AmeriCorps NCCC (including FEMA Corps), or AmeriCorps VISTA are eligible for additional points

For Peace Corps, such candidates will be awarded five (5) points for the completion of a two‑year term of service or three (3) points for the completion of a one‑year term of service.

• Successfully completed at least 450 hours of service with AmeriCorps State and National (including Teach for America).

Such Candidates Will Have

• 1 point added to their final score if they have completed 450 Hours of the above service.
• 2 points added to their final score if they have completed 675 Hours of the above service.
• 3 points added to their final score if they have completed 900 Hours of the above service.
• 5 points added to their final score if they have completed 1700 Hours of the above service.

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PREFERENCE
Up to 5 points will be added to the score of candidates who have completed and graduated from a career technical education (CTE) program of the School District of Philadelphia within the last three years before the examination announcement date. If the 5 additional points from the CTE preference would rank a CTE graduate above a veteran, additional points shall be applied to the CTE candidate’s passing score to rank them directly below the veteran.Training And Experience Evaluation
Applicants will be evaluated and scored based upon their training and experience credentials. Applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination.Scores in the Training and Experience Evaluation will be based on documentation of education and experience provided by the candidate. To receive full credit for your education and experience, you should submit all relevant documentation, including college transcripts, licenses, certifications, paid out‑of‑class documentation, etc., and provide a detailed description of your education, experience, and credentials.An Eligible List will be established the week of December 7, 2026. Please note that this date may change.Test Review
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.Level of Education Required
College
Minimum Acceptable Training And Experience
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 3 months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.

• EDUCATION:
  Completion of a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited college or university with major coursework in the life sciences, physical sciences or related field.

AND
Completion of a physician assistant program accredited by the American Medical Association’s Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, the Commission for Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, Accreditation Review Commission of Pennsylvania or a successor organization or equivalent accrediting body as determined by the Office of Human Resources.AND

• LICENSE:
  Eligibility for Physician Assistant license at the time of application and possession of a Physician Assistant license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine at the time of appointment.

Physical And Medical Requirements
Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES
License as a Physician Assistant issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine at the time of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Physician Assistant.
Completion of the required Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits on a biennial basis to maintain licensure as a Physician Assistant as required by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and recognized by the Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine.
Eligibility for an unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certification from the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, and possession of such certification within six months of the date of appointment and during tenure of employment as a Physician Assistant.Transcript, Licenses, Registrations And Certification Requirements
Candidates MUST submit a copy of their official college or university transcript(s) indicating completion of the educational requirement and all required licenses, registrations or certifications at the time of application. Transcripts MUST indicate conference of the appropriate degree. Candidates with a degree from foreign colleges or universities must submit proof of degree as certified by a professional evaluation service.Candidates MUST submit a copy of their license, registration or certification.Option 1 - Upload a paperless transcript, license, registration or certification – One time only!Option 2 – Submit a paper transcript, license, registration or certification – Separate document required for each application
Mailing Address For Paper Transcript And Other Required Materials
Bradley Greenfield, SHRM-CP
City of Philadelphia
Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
City Of Philadelphia Benefits Includes

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Hybrid Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Plan
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistant Program
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation leave
• Paid personal days
• 8 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Backup Child and Adult care
• Wellbeing platform and programs
• Retiree Health Benefits
• Qualified Student Loan Forgiveness Employer
• Tuition Discounts for City Employees

Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in the life sciences, physical sciences, or a related field, or will you meet this requirement within three months?

• Yes
• No

Required Question