Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)

Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Medical Dermatology (New Grads Accepted)

Location(s): Dunn, NC

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with experience in medical dermatology to join our growing rural health dermatology practice. This role is ideal for a provider who values meaningful patient relationships, continuity of care, and improving access to dermatologic services in underserved communities.

The provider will diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of medically necessary skin conditions while working collaboratively with supervising physicians. This position focuses exclusively on clinical dermatology, emphasizing evidence-based care, patient education, and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform comprehensive dermatologic evaluations, including detailed histories and full-body skin examinations.

- Diagnose and manage common and chronic dermatologic conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, fungal infections, rashes, etc.).

- Identify and treat precancerous and cancerous lesions (AK, BCC, SCC, melanoma) within scope of practice.

- Perform medical dermatology procedures including:

- Shave, punch, and excisional biopsies

- Cryotherapy

- Lesion removal

- Wound care and post-procedure management

- Order, review, and interpret dermatopathology and diagnostic tests.

- Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.

- Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with licensure and clinical guidelines.

- Provide patient-centered education on skin health, disease prevention, and treatment expectations.

- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR.

- Uphold all regulatory, clinical, and HIPAA standards.

- Participate in ongoing professional development and dermatology-specific continuing education.

Qualifications

- Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program.

- Current NP or PA license in North Carolina.

- National certification (AANP/ANCC for NP; NCCPA for PA).

- Minimum 1 year of dermatology experience (medical dermatology strongly preferred).

- Strong diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills.

- Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.

- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Paid time off and paid holidays.

- CME allowance and dedicated CME time.

- Malpractice insurance coverage.

- Retirement plan options.

- Supportive onboarding and dermatology-specific training resources.

Work Environment

- Collaborative, patient-centered dermatology team committed to high-quality medical care.

- Modern clinical setting equipped with diagnostic and procedural dermatology tools.

- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community skin health in a rural region.

- Ability to build long-term relationships with patients who value accessible, compassionate care.