Physician Assistant (Dermatology) (PH3513 - Luckey Ranch)

Description

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

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Maintains appropriate productivity standards of specialty as established by the Center. Maintains appropriate and efficient patient flow and minimize schedule changes and absences.
• Provides excellent internal/external customer service via telephone, electronically, fax or face-to-face contact to assist patients with their health care needs.
• Follows established departmental and clinic policies, procedures, and objectives. Contributes to continuous quality improvements objectives and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• 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.
• 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.