Physician Assistant – Oculoplastics - Philadelphia - Wills Eye Hospital

Description

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19107

Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Oculoplastics

About Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as America's first eye hospital, Wills Eye is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report. With more than 250,000 patient visits annually, Wills Eye serves as a worldwide referral center offering comprehensive ophthalmic subspecialty services. Our physicians and staff are dedicated to advancing the science and medicine of ophthalmology while delivering exceptional patient care.

Position Summary

Wills Eye Hospital is seeking a Physician Assistant to join its Oculoplastics service within a premier academic medical center environment. The Physician Assistant (PA) will provide comprehensive care for patients with eyelid, lacrimal, orbital, and facial plastic conditions under the supervision of attending oculoplastic surgeons.

This role includes outpatient and inpatient clinical care, surgical assistance, perioperative management, and participation in on-call coverage. The PA will work closely with attending physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care:

• Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform focused ophthalmic and periocular examinations
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage oculoplastic conditions in collaboration with supervising attendings
• Develop and implement treatment plans
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative care
• Perform in-office procedures as credentialed and delegated
• Prescribe medications in accordance with state regulations and institutional policies
• Document patient encounters accurately and timely in the electronic medical record

Surgical & Procedural Support:

• Assist attending surgeons in the operating room
• Participate in perioperative patient management
• Ensure accurate operative documentation

Inpatient & On-Call Coverage:

• Participate in supervised on-call coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Evaluate inpatient and emergency department consults related to oculoplastic and orbital conditions
• Collaborate with consulting services and escalate care appropriately

Academic & Departmental Participation:

• Work in a teaching environment alongside residents and fellows
• Participate in departmental conferences, education, and continuing medical education activities
• Support clinical, quality improvement, and departmental initiatives
  

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• NCCPA certification
• Current or eligible Physician Assistant licensure in Pennsylvania
• BLS certification (ACLS preferred or as required by institution)
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in ophthalmology, oculoplastic, or surgical subspecialties
• Experience in an academic or teaching hospital environment
• Experience with inpatient care and consult-based practice
  

Compensation & Benefits

This full-time position offers an annual salary of $120,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wills Eye Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.