Physician Assistant -Dermatology

Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Job Category: Clinical Staff Requisition Number: PHYSI009033

Posted: September 30, 2025

Full-Time On-site Salary Range: $95,920 USD to $143,800 USD

Location: UMPB - Professional Bldg. Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

Job Details

Description

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physician, provides patient care for FPI practices. Performs professional duties and technical procedures of the particular area of specialty to provide health care services, such as, operative procedures, suturing, and injections. Makes initial diagnosis and order appropriate tests and treatment. Assists in surgery where applicable; and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from a Physician Assistant Training Program approved by the Board of Physician Quality Assurance is required
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) required
• Licensure by Maryland State Board of Physicians as a Physician's Assistant is required
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and BLS by the American Heart Association
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is required
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Regularly visits pre- and post-operative patients, independently or with attending physician and/or students, to monitor patient progress in accordance with Medical System policies and procedures and generally accepted professional practice and JCAHO standards.
• Rounds on inpatients to monitor patient progress in accordance with policies and procedures; relays any problems or concerns to physician. Writes progress notes in patient charts indicating patient status and treatment or procedures performed.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays and special tests and dressing changes.
• Reviews patient records to determine health status.
• Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call or supervising physician (or surgeon) regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
• Writes orders, including those of narcotics, stimulants and depressant drugs as necessary.
• Assists in the preoperative planning and documentation in keeping with protocols. Duties include obtaining necessary clinical photography, measurement and construction of frame prior to surgery. Collects bone measurement data and records for future reference and research purposes.
• Interviews patients for health history and performs physical examinations. Obtains thorough medical histories to include allergies, past medical conditions, current meds review of systems, family history, social history, present illness and performing complete physical examinations of patients according to established procedures and schedules.

Total Rewards

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland's Faculty Physician's Inc. salary range for this position. Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographical location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/ training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician's Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employee's life, career and retirement.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

We are seeking a candidate with specialized expertise in Dermatology.

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