The Department of Dermatology at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, within Eastern Virginia Medical Group (EVMG), is seeking an outstanding Advanced Practice Provider to function as a Physician Assistant, providing patient care and filling the supporting roles of consultant and educator.

• Independently assess, diagnose, & develop treatment plans for patients in accordance with applicable protocols and standards of care.
• Elicit and record a comprehensive and accurate past medical and social history and review of systems for patients.
• Perform appropriate physical exams and health maintenance, to establish a treatment plan and follow-up care including any need for referrals, physician intervention, or hospitalization.
• Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings and orders appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe, dispense or deliver medications under the practice agreement.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dermatology experience preferred, but not required.