The Physician Assistant will support the doctors work and actively facilitate patients recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.
J1 Waiver and CONRAD 30 Waiver Candidates Welcome
Responsibilities include:
Take medical histories
Perform physical exams, including skin cancer screening exams
Diagnose and treat skin conditions, such as acne, eczema, and rosacea
Order and interpret tests
Perform biopsies, wide excisions, and cryotherapy
Develop treatment plans
Prescribe medication
Provide information about preventive care
Perform certain minimally and non-invasive cosmetic procedures, such as Botox injections, laser skin resurfacing, and mild or moderate chemical peels
Assist in surgeries, such as Mohs surgery
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
Master s Degree required
Active New York license as a Physician Assistant and at least 6 months of working experience as a PA in Dermatology
Currently New York Controlled Substance and Drug Enforcement Registration
Master's degree
Graduate of an approved PA Program and a post-graduate training program in surgery or at least one-year equivalent work experience
Current Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Emergency Medicine / Family Practice/Acute Care
DOT, BLS, ACLS Preferred
Bilingual a plus - Spanish
Proven work experience as a physician assistant or nurse
