Physician Assistant (Department of Dermatology)

About the role

The Johns Hopkins Department of Dermatology is seeking a Physician Assistant to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction, supervision and responsibility of a physician.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and compile patient medical histories to assist in determination of health status.
• Perform physical examinations of patients, noting normal and abnormal findings.
• Obtain specimens from patients and run routine laboratory tests and procedures; perform diagnostic tests, orders non-routine laboratory tests or procedures as required.
• Analyze and evaluate patient history, physical examination findings and laboratory values, and makes preliminary diagnosis of patients for review by physicians.
• Develop care/treatment plan for patients according to established protocols and procedures; confers and consults with supervisory physicians and other professionals before implementing treatment when needed.
• Perform procedures as required such as biopsies, medical injections, ED&C, and excisions while following sterile techniques.
• Provide education and guidance to patients and family members in maintaining good health and disease prevention.
• Attends regularly scheduled continuing education programs to ensure current knowledge of procedures, health care plans and protocols.
• Facilitate communication between your own team and other consulting medical services.
• Requests consultations with other departments, as necessary.
• Acts as liaison with other medical services (social work, rehabilitation medicine, etc.).
• Maintain clinical documentation and response to patient and staff messaging in accordance with hospital/SOM bylaws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Certification by the NCCPA or similar national certifying body.
• Completion of a CAAHEP certified Physician Assistant program.
• Must be licensed as PA in State of Maryland or other state where practicing.

Qualifications

• One-year experience as a Dermatology PA preferred.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$100,000 - $152,900 Annually ($140,000 targeted)

Schedule

M - F; 8:30am - 5:00pm