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Physician Assistant

General Definition

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


Nashe’ Colmon, M.S
Human Resource Professional
City of Philadelphia -Office of Human Resources
1401JFKBoulevard, Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
[t] 215-686-2351

For all other inquiries, please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov

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 six 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.



1. 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

2. 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.

About Philadelphia Dept of Public Health
The mission of the Department of Public Health is to protect and promote the health of all Philadelphians and to provide a safety net for the most vulnerable.The history of public health in Philadelphia reaches back to the city’s beginnings. William Penn’s “greene countrie towne” was the first American city to provide free hospital care for its poorest residents at the Philadelphia Almshouse, built in 1732. Our city is home to the nation’s first medical school, children’s hospital, and eye hospital.The present Department of Public Health was created by an Ordinance of December 31, 1919 to succeed the Department of Health Charities.The history of public health in Philadelphia reaches back to the city’s beginnings. William Penn’s “greene countrie towne” was the first American city to provide free hospital care for its poorest residents at the Philadelphia Almshouse, built in 1732. Our city is home to the nation’s first medical school, children’s hospital, and eye hospital.The present Department of Public Health was created by an Ordinance of December 31, 1919 to succeed the Department of Health Charities.Learn more about the history of public health in Philadelphia.
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Date Posted
03/03/2026
Job Reference
22089804
Organization
Philadelphia Dept of Public Health
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Category
Physician/Surgeon
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