Physician Assistant (Dermatology)

Job Title: Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant provides quality, medical dermatological care by treating conditions of the skin while ensuring the highest standard of patient care, under the supervision of a board-certified physician. Provides advanced practice health care services as well as documentation of services, collaborates with colleagues and clinical directors and with supervising physician. Participates in quality assurance and demonstrates a commitment to quality health care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Examines, diagnoses, treats and/or refers Dermatology patients on an out-patient basis. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, recommends skin treatments and advice on skin health tips and best practices.

2. Refers clients for appropriate specialty care services, lab and imaging studies and any other ancillary services that are appropriate for patient's management and care consulting with supervising physician as needed.

3. Maintains electronic health records (EHR) for each patient seen in accordance with the Center's established Health Information Management policies and procedures providing appropriate, legible documentation.

4. Assures continuity of care by providing medical services on a timely basis as per Clinic schedule within the Center's scope of practice and the Physician Assistants training.

5. Reviews all lab and imaging reports for patients under his/her care on a timely basis and makes medical management decisions appropriately with supervising physician as needed.

6. Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center. Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.

7. Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, electronically, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.

8. Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

9. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs as needed. Attends and participates in clinic meetings, departmental meetings and other clinic functions as required by the Center when applicable.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree from an accredited university in a Physician Assistant Program

Must have current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant from the Texas Medical Board

Board certified NCCPA or related

Minimum 2 years' experience as a Family Medicine Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology or similar specialty

Annual continuing medical education as required by board specialty

Must be registered and have current DEA

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred

Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association

Scheduled hours and/or work locations are subject to change

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects. Normal fine and gross motor control of fingers and hands.

Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.

Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information; hear whispered voice at five (5) feet.

Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.

Visual: Visual acuity necessary for the proper evaluation of a patient and to prepare or inspect documents or other materials. Ability to accurately view computer monitors

Physical: Sitting 20-30% of time and standing, walking 70-80% of time. Lift up to 25 lbs; push and pull up to 45 lbs. Able to bend at the waist, twist and turn along axial plane.