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Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Provide professional services in support of unit management in field as specified in the particular job posting. Focus will be in a professional field such as Communications, Marketing, Customer Service, Academic Administration, Event Management, Procurement, etc. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staffThis position typically will advise and counsel: unit management and staffThis position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Perform duties related to professional field assignment.

Job Duty 2 -
Participate in reviews for compliance with policy and governmental regulations in the field.

Job Duty 3 -
Provide input to department policies and procedures.

Job Duty 4 -
May provide input to and administer project timelines and budgets.

Job Duty 5 -
May interact with vendors regarding procurement and delivery issues.

Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications
Position requires the ability to pass a drug/alcohol pre-screening; may require working competently with dangerous materials and in a dangerous environment, such as around or on rotating machinery, live electrical circuits, hazardous materials, high-pressure liquids and gas, and bot surfaces. In addition, it may require lifting heavy objects of up to 75 pounds, and working in confined spaces, noisy environments, and elevated locations (such as climbing extension ladder and other types of ladders; or using scaffolding) either inside or outside of a building. During adverse weather, activities may require extensive after hours work or callback. This job may require wearing a full-face respirator in accordance with Georgia Tech campus policies and procedures. This job will require some evening hours and hours during peak times, as well as being a part of an on-duty rotation.

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

SKILLS
This job requires application of professional principles, processes and practices; application of regulations; utilization of basic and advanced computer applications including those specific to areas of responsibility; communication skills.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individuals race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

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.