Physician Assistant

Dakota Dermatology Ltd; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time-off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

CME allowance

Professional liability coverage

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Dakota Dermatology Ltd in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our physician-owned dermatology practice. The PA will provide medical dermatology care in a clinic setting, perform procedures, and assist with cosmetic treatments under the supervision of dermatologists.

Responsibilities include patient education, comprehensive documentation in the EMR, and active participation in quality and safety initiatives to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA).
• Active South Dakota Physician Assistant license in good standing.
• Active DEA permit and South Dakota CSR to prescribe controlled substances.
• Dermatology experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Exercising autonomy in medical decision-making under supervision of board-certified dermatologists.
• Counsels and educates patients and family members about diagnoses and treatment options.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
• Maintains accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Participates in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities.

Job description

Dakota Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team. Our independent, physician-owned dermatology practice was founded in 1997 and has grown into a team of nine providers with a legacy of relationship-based care and medical excellence.

The Physician Assistant is responsible for practicing medical dermatology in a clinic setting, including performing procedures and cosmetic treatments. Key duties include:

• Exercises autonomy in medical decision-making while being supervised and supported by a team of board-certified dermatologists.
• Counsels and educates patients and family members about diagnoses and treatment options.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participates in quality, safety, and performance improvement activities, including educational and administrative services.

Schedule

The position has a varied schedule; typically working 3-5 days per week for 8-hour shifts M-F between 7:00am and 5:00pm and often averaging 3.7 days per week. The Physician Assistant may occasionally travel to outreach clinics and schedule flexibility is required. This position also provides on-call coverage outside of regularly scheduled hours on a rotation.

Compensation

• Base salary with production-based bonus
• Robust benefits package including paid time-off, insurances (health, dental, vision, life, etc.), CME allowance, professional liability coverage, and generous 401k retirement plan.

Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and successful completion of accredited physician assistant program.
• National certification from the National Commission on Certification of PAs. To maintain their national certification, PAs must log 100 hours of continuing medical education every two years and sit for a recertification every six years.
• Active South Dakota Physician Assistant license in good standing.
• Active Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit and active South Dakota Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) to prescribe controlled substances in South Dakota.
• Clinical experience in dermatology is preferred but not required

Please provide professional references.

• Job Title: Physician Assistant
• Reports To: Practice Manager and Physicians
• Job Supervisory Responsibilities: None
• Overtime Status: Exempt