Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania·Institute, Wisconsin
Provides health care services in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Fulfills all medico-administrative duties and may participate in teaching or equivalent service.
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Posted Job Title: Penn Medicine Clinician (Department of Ophthalmology)
Job Description: Summary
Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member.
May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service.
Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time.
Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.
Provides health care services on a full-time or part-time basis in an owned or affiliated health care entity of Penn Medicine or The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Provides inpatient hospital services as required and fulfills all medico-administrative duties associated with membership on each hospital medical staff of which clinician is a member.
May participate in a minimum of 50 hours per year of active and high quality teaching or equivalent service.
Performs prompt, courteous and competent professional services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards for such services and with the standards established from time to time.
Maintains license to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania or location of affiliates, if applicable.
OD, M.D.; License to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in Pennsylvania; DEA Licensure.
Minimum 0-1 years of experience
Working Conditions Office, Library Computer Room; Requires extensive safety training; Requires protective devices
Physical Effort Occasional lifting 24-50 lb.; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping; Using tools requiring high density; Typically bending, crouching, Stooping
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
$20,000.00 - $120,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
Candidates must have an OD or M.D. and a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. A minimum of 0-1 years of experience is required.
Market context
Ophthalmology clinician roles are typically competitive because they require a strong clinical background and, in this posting, an OD or M.D. plus a Pennsylvania medical license. For Wisconsin candidates, the key signal is that the role is tied to a specific licensure requirement and a broad benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement plans, wellness resources, flexible work hours, and life insurance. Review the license requirement carefully before applying, and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.