Physician Assistant - Dermatology

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 conditionsOur dermatology services include: Medically necessary treatments for skin conditions like skin cancer and rashesSpecialized treatments for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting) skin conditions - like psoriasis - eczema - warts - and fungal illnessesEvaluation - biopsy - and treatment of cancerous or pre-cancerous skin conditions - like abnormal moles and lesionsReferrals for complex conditionsTeledermatology (a telehealth resource) - which gives patients quick access to expert opinionsScope of Practice Responsibilities: The PA assigned to Dermatology Medical Service will be accountable for: Adhering to established Center policies and procedures and VA DirectivesDemonstrating 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 organizationImplementing and complying with administrative review of the service's operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirementsClinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life supportPatient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting with requires good interpersonal skillsUnder the direction of the Chief of Medicine shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessaryVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittentlymoderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittentlylifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient carepulling - intermittentlypushing - intermittentlyreaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands requiredwalking - intermittentlystanding - intermittentlykneeling - intermittentlyand repeated bending.