Full Job Description
This position is in Van Wert, Ohio
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am – 4 pm, Fridays 8 am – 2 pm
General Summary:
Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of the physician.
Works under the supervision of Dr. Kouba
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Example of Essential Duties:
- Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis: Perform physical exams, take medical histories, and diagnose various skin conditions.
- Treatment Planning and Implementation: Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and administer treatments for skin conditions.
- Procedures: Perform biopsies, cryotherapy, and other minor surgical procedures.
- Patient Education: Educate patients on proper skincare, sun protection, and preventive measures.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation.
- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with dermatologists and other healthcare professionals.
Other Essential Duties May Include (but are not limited to):
8. Other treatments and/or procedures after consulting with or under the supervision of the physician.
9. Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
Required:
- Active Physician Assistant License from the Ohio State Medical Board
- Knowledge of Physician Assistant theory, practice and medical care, medical equipment and instruments, and OSHA regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and determine solutions in order to best serve the patients.
- Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
- Current BLS required.
Education:
- Master’s Degree and licensed as a Physician Assistant in the State of Ohio