Summary

Our Fort Detrick outpatient clinic dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect skin - hair and nails - from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education on common conditions: psoriasis - eczema - skin cancer - acne - rosacea - and allergic skin diseases. This position is open to both Physicians Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioner(NP). Nurse Practitioners - please apply to announcement # CBTF-13089744-27-HK

Duties

• Martinsburg VA Medical Center Dermatology provides care for many medical and surgical skin conditions
• Our dermatology services include: Medically necessary treatments for skin conditions like skin cancer and rashes
• Specialized treatments for acute (short-term) and chronic (long-lasting) skin conditions - like psoriasis - eczema - warts - and fungal illnesses
• Evaluation - biopsy - and treatment of cancerous or pre-cancerous skin conditions - like abnormal moles and lesions
• Referrals for complex conditions
• Teledermatology (a telehealth resource) - which gives patients quick access to expert opinions
• Scope of Practice Responsibilities: The PA assigned to Dermatology Medical Service will be accountable for: Adhering to established Center policies and procedures and VA Directives
• Demonstrating leadership and accomplishment when providing support to the Chief of Medicine - Medical Service and Medical Subspecialty Staff and assistance to representatives to various department/services within the VA organization
• Implementing and complying with administrative review of the service's operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirements
• Clinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life support
• Patient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting with requires good interpersonal skills
• Under the direction of the Chief of Medicine shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessary
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35 pounds - intermittently
• moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) - intermittently
• lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care
• pulling - intermittently
• pushing - intermittently
• reaching above the shoulders - intermittently - both hands required
• walking - intermittently
• standing - intermittently
• kneeling - intermittently
• and repeated bending.