Dermatology Physician Assistant

Duties
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practice
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies - such as, but not limited to, laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, blood and urine tests, as well as any other special testing and studies, whenever indicated
• Prescribe medications and provide education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etcetera
• Develop meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
• Establish professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), and provide dermatology education as needed
• Work independently, as allowed by VA policies, with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications, consulting with the collaborating physician where appropriate
• Provide patient care in accordance with professional standards, and exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence
• Perform minor procedures such as punch biopsies, shave biopsies, simple excisions, cryotherapy and intraregional injections
• Treat / manage disorders of the skin, according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Assesses and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Provide education to patients and their families
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Demonstrate leadership and participate in quality assurance programs and chart reviews
• Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff