Full Job Description
Clearline Dermatology is seeking an experienced Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a full-time position in Charleston, South Carolina. This is an opportunity to join a growing, independent, physician-owned medical and surgical dermatology practice while living and working in one of the Southeast’s most desirable coastal communities.
We are seeking a seasoned PA with strong medical and surgical dermatology experience who is comfortable independently managing a productive patient schedule while maintaining a collaborative relationship with our board-certified dermatologists.
Position & Schedule
This is a full-time position, with a standard schedule of four full clinical days per week. Candidates interested in additional productivity and earning potential may work five days.
Our practice is focused on comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology, not primarily cosmetic care. We are looking for a PA with excellent clinical judgment, strong diagnostic and procedural skills, efficiency, and the confidence that comes from meaningful hands-on dermatology experience.
The successful candidate should be comfortable independently managing approximately 25–35 patients per clinical day, depending on visit complexity and procedural volume, while maintaining excellent clinical care, documentation, and patient communication.
Our experienced PAs have meaningful clinical autonomy appropriate to their training and experience, with ready access to our board-certified dermatologists for collaboration and challenging cases.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Independently evaluate and manage a broad range of medical dermatology patients
- Perform comprehensive skin examinations and diagnose and manage benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions
- Perform shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and other routine dermatologic procedures
- Interpret pathology results and develop appropriate treatment and follow-up plans
- Manage systemic medications and biologic therapies
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and coding
- Candidates with appropriate surgical experience may perform excisions and layered closures
Compensation & Benefits
Clearline Dermatology offers competitive compensation designed to reward clinical experience and productivity.
- Base salary: $90,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with experience, procedural skills, productivity, and schedule
- Collections-based productivity compensation in addition to base salary
- Total annual compensation potential up to approximately $160,000 for a productive full-time PA working a four-day clinical week
- Additional earning potential for a five-day clinical schedule
- Medical malpractice insurance
- $2,000 annual CME/professional allowance
- Paid time off
- Additional employee benefits in accordance with practice benefit plans
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program with current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
- Current South Carolina PA license or ability to obtain licensure
- Prior direct clinical dermatology experience
- Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage dermatology patients
- Strong medical dermatology knowledge, clinical judgment, and procedural skills
- Experience with skin cancer evaluation, biopsies, pathology management, systemic medications, and biologic therapies
- Ability to efficiently manage a productive outpatient dermatology schedule
- Excellent documentation, communication, professionalism, and teamwork
Preferred Experience
- 3+ years of dedicated dermatology PA experience
- Current or recent experience independently managing a high-volume dermatology schedule
- Strong surgical dermatology experience, including excisions and layered closures
- Experience in a physician-owned private practice
- Demonstrated history of strong clinical productivity
Exceptional candidates with fewer than three years of dermatology experience may be considered if they have substantial high-volume clinical dermatology experience and can demonstrate the medical and procedural competency expected for this position.
About Clearline Dermatology
Clearline Dermatology is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice serving the Charleston community. We value evidence-based medicine, strong clinical judgment, efficiency, professionalism, collaboration, and excellent patient care.
We are looking for an experienced PA who wants to become a long-term member of our practice and contribute meaningfully to its continued growth.
This position is intended for an experienced dermatology clinician who can transition into an established clinical environment without requiring foundational dermatology training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $160,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Apply on Clearline Dermatology's Website