Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration Fort Detrick outpatient clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dermatology service. You will provide care for medical and surgical skin conditions, including cancer screening and biopsies, in collaboration with physicians and staff.

The role emphasizes patient education, adherence to VA policies, and coordination with subspecialists. Regular monday-to-friday hours are required, with in-person duties at the clinic in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Positions open to Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Provide dermatology care for medical and surgical skin conditions.
• Perform evaluations, biopsies, and treatments of skin cancers and precancers.
• Coordinate referrals for complex conditions.
• Utilize teledermatology to provide rapid access to expert opinions.
• Adhere to VA Center policies and directives and support Chief of Medicine and medical staff.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reviews and patient education is emphasized.

Job description

Summary

Our Fort Detrick outpatient clinic dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect skin - hair and nails - from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education on common conditions: psoriasis - eczema - skin cancer - acne - rosacea - and allergic skin diseases. This position is open to both Physicians Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioner(NP). Nurse Practitioners - please apply to announcement # CBTF-13089744-27-HK

Duties

• Martinsburg VA Medical Center Dermatology provides care for many medical and surgical skin conditions
• Our dermatology services include: Medically necessary treatments for skin conditions like skin cancer and rashes
• Specialized treatments for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting) skin conditions - like psoriasis - eczema - warts - and fungal illnesses
• Evaluation - biopsy - and treatment of cancerous or pre-cancerous skin conditions - like abnormal moles and lesions
• Referrals for complex conditions
• Teledermatology (a telehealth resource) - which gives patients quick access to expert opinions
• Scope of Practice Responsibilities: The PA assigned to Dermatology Medical Service will be accountable for: Adhering to established Center policies and procedures and VA Directives
• Demonstrating leadership and accomplishment when providing support to the Chief of Medicine - Medical Service and Medical Subspecialty Staff and assistance to representatives to various department/services within the VA organization
• Implementing and complying with administrative review of the service's operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirements
• Clinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life support
• Patient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting with requires good interpersonal skills
• Under the direction of the Chief of Medicine shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessary
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently
• moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently
• lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
• pulling - intermittently
• pushing - intermittently
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required
• walking - intermittently
• standing - intermittently
• kneeling - intermittently
• and repeated bending.