Physician Assistant — Public Health Clinician

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

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.