PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT--DERMATOLOGY
Responsible for providing direct patient care within the practice & under the directive of collaborating Physician.
Works in collaboration with the Physician as well as nursing and support services to provide patient-focused care.
Assessment and management of patients;
Day to day implementation and evaluation of the appropriate plan of care;
Serves as a consultant, researcher, and educator.
Performs history & physicals, documentation of findings; communication with collaborating Physician/s.
Orders appropriate diagnostic testing; reviews results/ informs patients & Providers of findings and required follow up.
May include hospital rounds.
Patient education and support.
Ensures continuity of care for follow-up treatments.
As expected with all healthcare positions, must adhere to HIPAA/OSHA/BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN regulations and maintain associated workplace trainings.
Other duties as necessary under direction of Physician/s and Administration.
MUST HOLD AND MAINTAIN CURRENT/ACTIVE CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSURE AS PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT CREDENTIALED TO WORK IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
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Fields of study
- Dermatology