Overview
Functions as a physician assistant within EVMS Dermatology, providing patient care and filling the supporting roles of consultant, and educator.
Responsibilities
- Independently assess, diagnose, & develop treatment plans for patients in accordance with applicable protocols and standards of care.
- Elicits and records a comprehensive and accurate past medical and social history and review of systems for patients.
- Performs appropriate physical exams and health maintenance, to establish a treatment plan and follow-up care including any need for referrals, physician intervention, or hospitalization.
- Differentiates between normal and abnormal findings and orders appropriate diagnostic studies.
- Prescribe, dispense or deliver medications under the practice agreement.
- Maintains effective communication with physicians and providers regarding individual patient care to develop a coordinated comprehensive care plan on cases involving complex medical or psychosocial issues.
- Assess learning needs, readiness, and capabilities of individuals and families to tailor education to meet the needs of the individual.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA and handles all matters professionally with sensitivity to racial, ethnic, and sexual orientation issues.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, residents and the public.
- Participate in development and implementation of divisional and/or departmental quality assessment/improvement/research programs and processes as requested.
- Contribute toward the achievement of divisional and/or departmental goals.
- Participate and contribute in/toward activities that enhance clinical expertise.
- Participate in professional clinical activities in the division, community and professional organizations as needed or requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.
- Must be a licensed Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine.
- Must have ability to function independently as member of our health care team to deliver quality care.
- No Dermatology experience required.
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