Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 10,068,000 - 11,657,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Adoption Assistance

Shift Differential

Job summary

Confluence Health is seeking a Dermatology Physician Assistant in Washington state to diagnose and treat skin-related conditions, manage cosmetic issues, and support physicians with on-call duties. Responsibilities include examining patients, drafting diagnoses, prescribing within scope, educating patients, and maintaining records.

The role requires active WA PA licensure with prescriptive authority, a commitment to patient education, and ongoing CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Perform examinations on new and existing patients; establish presumptive diagnoses and manage the patient’s care as a member of the health care team.
• Writes prescriptions and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
• Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health and promotes wellness.
• Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
• Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
• Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
• Support physicians with on-call responsibilities and hospital rounds.
• Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in Washington

Job description

Salary Range

$73.08 - $84.62

Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

Summary

Dermatology Physician Assistant provides diagnoses and treats patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and nails. Also provides expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss, scars and the skin changes associated with aging.

Position Reports To:Practice Manager

Essential Functions

1. Perform examinations on new and existing patients. Establish presumptive diagnoses, order appropriate studies and manage the patient’s care as a member of the health care team.
2. Writes prescriptions and performs procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
3. Educates patients and families and helps them understand issues related to physical and emotional health and promotes wellness.
4. Maintains accurate and complete patient records in compliance with organizational policy.
5. Refers patients to specialty services when appropriate.
6. Provides professional medical services within the scope of training and responsibility, in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies.
7. Support physicians with on-call responsibilities and hospital rounds.
8. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Physician Assistant licensure with prescriptive authority in the state of Washington, by start date.

Desired:

• Related experience.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.

F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.

C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands ForThis Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - F
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

• Work is performed at a work station desk and in patient exam and treatment rooms, where space may be limited and confined. Requires a combination of working independently and also working closely with others.

Job Classification

• FLSA: Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Salary

Physical Exposures For This Position

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - No
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - No
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases – Yes