Physician Assistant - Dermatology

Location Fridley, MN
Job Type Full Time
Posted 13 days ago
Reposted 6 days ago
Company Allina Health

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 19, 2024

Department:

62833200 Dermatology

Shift:

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

  • Provides clinical care for patients
    • Completes comprehensive patient assessments.
    • Determines diagnosis and treatment of illness.
    • Orders and interprets medical diagnostics in tandem with attending physician.
    • Prescribes medications, treatments, therapy and medical equipment.
    • Conducts patient education when working to manage chronic illness or wellness care.
    • Refers for specialty care when determined.
    • Consults with physician when patient needs outside of Physician Assistant scope of practice, diagnosis or treatment plan is unclear.
  • Participates in health care team
    • Promotes communication within the team and other interdisciplinary health care staff.
    • Acts as resource to members of the team.
    • Works with primary care team for program development.
    • Acts as liaison with outside agencies as needed.
    • Collaborates with hospital staff by consulting and rounding on patients if designated by the specialty.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree - Completion of accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Minimum 5 years dermatology experience.

    Licenses/Certifications

    • Licensed Physician Assistant - MN Board of Medical Practice required upon hire
    • ACLS-BLS Tier 2 - Multisource required within 180 Days
    • Certification as Physician Assistant - NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) required upon hire
    • Drug Enforcement Administration required upon hire

    Physical Demands
    Medium Work*:
    Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently