Physician Assistant - Dermatology

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. If you are looking for a collaborative, dynamic, physician-led practice environment where you can learn, grow, and excel in providing integrated, multidisciplinary, patient centered care, then Summit Health is the place to be! We are seeking an experienced licensed Physician Assistant to work collaboratively with our Dermatology Team . Requirements Include: Provides clinical services and develops and implements plan of care in conjunction with collaborating physician(s). Obtains patient medical history and performs physical examinations and preventative health measures within prescribed guidelines. Initiates necessary laboratory and diagnostic tests. Interprets laboratory and test results. Confers with collaborating physician(s), nursing staff and/or other care providers to ensure optimum quality of patient care, and to prepare a comprehensive patient care plan. Refers to appropriate physician(s) for more complicated medical cases or cases that are not a routine part of a PA's scope of practice. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans. Obtains consultations and/or referrals as appropriate. Ensures all follow-up appointments are completed on a timely basis. Responds to patient inquiries, answers questions and refers questions to physician(s) as appropriate. Documents all patient care services in the electronic medical record. Provides health education counseling to patients and families as appropriate; and supports programs for patients and their families. Answers questions about condition and treatment plan. Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities. Completes required continuous training and education, including practice specific requirements. Demonstrates professional work behavior and complies with organizational policies and procedures and federal and state requirements. Establishes and maintains patient educational materials; Works closely with physicians and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care. Respects and protects the patient's rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for the professional purposes which are in the patient's best interests with full consideration of their legal rights. Displays a positive attitude when interacting with physician's office staff, physicians and fellow employees of the office. Required Qualifications: Master's degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program Current licensure as Physician Assistant by state of New York andor Connecticut Board certification 2 years experience required Current BLS and ACLS certification Knowledge of medical procedures and guidelines concerning assessment, treatment, and recovery Ability to work collaboratively within a clinical team Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and effective conflict resolution skills Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge We offer: Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Generous CME funding Compensation Range: $150,000-$175,000 The provided compensation range is based on industry standards and salary determinations will be made based on numerous factors including but not limited to years of experience, individual performance, quality measures and location of position About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. EOE Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. 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