Nurse Practitioner Fellowship
About The Position
Affiliated Dermatology® Fellowship Program Program Length: 12 months Prerequisites: Graduate of a nurse practitioner or physician assistant program Positions available: 1 Affiliated Dermatology is proud to offer a competitive Dermatology Fellowship Program in the Valley of the Sun. This program provides hands on clinical experience along with scheduled didactic hours, equipping the provider with the essential skills in general dermatology and surgical dermatology. The fellow will also participate in community outreach and attend free skin cancer screening events throughout the Valley through the Arizona Skin Cancer Foundation. Applicant selection is based on prior experience in the medical field as well as clinical skills and ability to interact with a team. Applicants with Urgent Care, Emergency or Trauma medicine background are preferred. Applicants must be located in Arizona and prove eligibility for Arizona licensure as well as eligibility for a DEA number. The fellowship program will provide you with the skills necessary to: Develop and maintain a caseload of patients based on practice goals and objectives Work independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, consulting with physician as needed Deliver general dermatology treatments using established medical protocols Evaluate and assist in implementing treatment plans as based on patient needs Analyze diagnostic testing and pathology reports to formulate a treatment plan under the supervision of a physician Consult and educate patients on procedures and recommend relevant products and services Independently perform surgical excisions The program requires eight-hour shifts, five days per week. The program does observe standard holidays and clinic will not be scheduled. Affiliated Dermatology is dedicated to providing a comprehensive, individualized dermatology educational experience. Upon completion of this 12-month fellowship program, you will transition into a dermatology provider role at Affiliated Dermatology, further strengthening your expertise and career path within the field.
Requirements
- Graduate of a nurse practitioner or physician assistant program
- Prior experience in the medical field
- Clinical skills and ability to interact with a team
- Must be located in Arizona
- Prove eligibility for Arizona licensure
- Eligibility for a DEA number
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with Urgent Care, Emergency or Trauma medicine background are preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a caseload of patients based on practice goals and objectives
- Work independently to assess, diagnose, treat, and educate patients, consulting with physician as needed
- Deliver general dermatology treatments using established medical protocols
- Evaluate and assist in implementing treatment plans as based on patient needs
- Analyze diagnostic testing and pathology reports to formulate a treatment plan under the supervision of a physician
- Consult and educate patients on procedures and recommend relevant products and services
- Independently perform surgical excisions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
