Summary

The Dermatology Physician Assistant is responsible for clinical operations within the Dermatology Section and reports directly to the Chief of Dermatology. S/he may also work in one or all of the following units: Inpatient wards and Subspecialty clinic area at the American Lake Division of the Puget Sound VA Healthcare System.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic dermatology health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.