Advanced Practice Provider

Eastern Virginia Medical School • Norfolk, VA

28d

About The Position

Functions as a physician assistant within EVMS Dermatology, providing patient care and filling the supporting roles of consultant, and educator.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees