Dermatology Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration

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Job description DutiesMajor Duties and Responsibilities:Manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, with an emphasis on health promotion using evidence-based practiceOrder and...

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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

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