"Physician Assistant (PA) Dermatology"

The Department of Dermatology seeks a PA to join our medical practice. This is a fast-paced, outpatient ambulatory care setting, which is a primary referral service treating patients with a variety of skin conditions. We seek to improve the lives through curing and treating skin disorders under the guiding principles of teamwork, caring, innovation, and integrity. We invite candidates to apply who are dedicated to providing compassionate care.

Assessment:

• Obtain comprehensive detailed patient histories and physical exams
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic tests
• Provide prescriptions and instructions for medications/medical supplies as necessary.
• Initiates, adjusts, and monitors various dermatological therapies
• Provide indicated treatments based on scientific principles including but not limited to excisional biopsies, punch biopsies, cryotherapy and KOH.
• Coordinates patient care including clinic visits, consultations, preoperative evaluation, follow- up, plans of care
• Document all relevant data according to clinical and regulatory standards.
• Provide specialized education regarding disease-based and procedural education/instructions for patients and their family.
• Collaborates with the faculty and multidisciplinary team on patient’s plan of care
• Manages inbox messages and cross cover for other PAs on service

Diagnosis and Development of Treatment Plan

• Establishes priorities and a mutually acceptable plan of care to maximize the health potential of the individual patient. This includes delegated medical functions as designated in clinical privileges.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:

• Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the Dermatology Hospital Services Director or designee.
• Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

Required Qualifications:

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required
• Current DEA registration required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview.
• Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple clinical tasks
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews.
• Proficiency working with EPIC (EMR)

Full time- 40 hours per week
Shift: Standard schedule is Monday – Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, possible evenings. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinical operational demands where the employee practices.

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.