Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Description

Roswell Park Care Network is looking to hire a Physician Assistant - Dermatology for our beautiful Lockport Location.

Excellent Benefit Package 

· Medical Insurance via Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

· HRA - employer funded

· Dental Insurance and Vision Insurance

· 401(k) with company match

· Company paid life insurance, options for LTD, Critical Illness, Accident

· Generous Vacation and Sick time

· 11 Holidays

· Schedule is Monday through Friday

The Dermatology Advanced Practice Provider works under the supervision of a certified and licensed dermatologist. Responsibilities and duties include examining and diagnosing skin-related health concerns, administering treatments, and monitoring patient progress as well as the ability to write prescriptions and perform many procedures that treat various skin disease, cosmetic issues, and injuries.  

• Assesses the physical and psychological status of patients by means of interview, health history, physical examination, and diagnostic studies. 
• Examine patients with skin conditions. 
• Assist with biopsies and perform skin cancer screenings. 
• Assist with tattoo removal, chemical peels, and dermabrasion procedures. 
• Place orders for various medical equipment and supplies. 
• Orders different tests for diagnostic purposes, sub as lab tests, X rays, CT scans, electrocardiograms. 
• Form different plans for treating patients which comprises of diagnosing diseases and deciding which care plans are best suited. 
• Carry out patient examinations to collect information about what condition the patient is in physically. 
• Assisting dermatologists during time of surgery 
• Supervising and coordinating duties of procedural assistants. 
• Providing patients with injections as well as certain shots and immunizations, along with wound care.  
• Recognizes deviations from normal in physical assessment; works in collaboration with physician in formulating treatment plans for health problems and follow-up. 
• Prescribe medication to patients under the supervision of a licensed dermatologist. This also includes prescribing therapy and referrals. 
• Interprets and evaluates findings from diagnostic studies. 
• Relays appropriate actions to facilitate and implement therapeutic plans consistent with the continuing care needs of the patient. 
• Dictates or writes patient history, admission notes, care plans, progress notes, discharge notes and follow-up letters. 
• Considers the physical, emotional, social, and economic status, as well as cultural and educational backgrounds of individuals, families and communities when providing care. 
• Ensures that departmental and interdepartmental policies, procedures, and standards of care are maintained and assists in interpreting these to patients, visitors, and staff.  
• Informs supervisors and/or the nurse supervisor of actual/potential problems that require resolution at the administrative level.  
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, and compliance standards. 
• Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops. 
• Prepares other written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes, and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed. 

Requirements

• One year experience of outpatient dermatology  
• Bachelor’s degree and completion of a Physician Assistant Certification Program recognized by the New York State Education Department.  
• Physician Assistant Certification to Practice in New York State  
• BLS Certification