Physician Assistant​/Dermatology​/California​/Locum Tenens​/Dermatology Physician Assistant

Under direction of the Physician Assistant Trainer and Supervisor and Clinic Medical Director, the Physician Assistant (PA) will provide dermatologic care and education to patients with a variety of skin conditions. The PA will perform physical exams, diagnose skin conditions and will develop treatment plans, provide health counseling, prescribe medication, and may perform minor surgery, including, but not limited to, removal of skin tags, cysts, benign tumors, actinic keratosis, malignant skin tumors, laser surgery, laser treatment procedures (for example, excimer laser for psoriasis).

The PA will perform biopsies and simple to complex excisions, and may assist in major medical procedures such a Mohs, laser or cosmetic procedures. The PA will see both new and follow-up patients as assigned by the Clinic Medical Director and Physician Assistant Trainer and Supervisor.

Other duties include ordering medications, lab work, imaging, and other requirements of appropriate dermatologic care, reviewing progress of patients, attending and participating in staff conferences to discuss the surgical and medical conditions of patients. He/she may also be asked to draft referral letters to outside physicians and request for insurance companies for pre-authorization for certain medications and prior to surgery. The PA will also return patient phone calls and MyChart messages as needed or as assigned by the Clinic Medical Director and Physician Assistant Trainer and Supervisor.

He/she may triage patient phone calls and electronic messages in the EHR, renew or fill prescriptions as needed for both his/her own patients as well as for other PAs and physicians in the practice. May also perform cosmetic procedures (such as, but not limited to, laser hair reduction and Fraxel laser, fillers, chemical peels, etc.) as well as phototherapy treatment, if the need arises.

Duties are to be performed in consultation with the Physician Assistant Trainer and Supervisor.

Apply By Date: 9/8/2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• California Licensed Physicians Assistant (PA)
• Valid Physician Assistant license to practice under the Physician Assistant Act in the State of California.
• National PA Board Certification in an aligned specialty with the practice area.
• National Certification as a Physician Assistant (NCCPA)
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate within 3 months of hire
• Graduation with a master?s degree or PhD from an accredited Physician Assistant program, or completion of certified Physician Assistant training from an accredited program
• Clinical experience in Dermatology or equivalent specialty.
• No Minimum Work Experience required.
• Ability to learn medical billing procedures and policies.
• Ability to document medical records appropriately.
• Ability to learn to assist in operations, performing tasks under direct supervision of the attending physician(s).
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to use medical terminology in the evaluation of conditions in order to obtain an accurate history and to perform an appropriate physical exam.
• Ability to exercise discretion and ensure confidentiality.
• Ability to cope with stress in dealing with patients, caretakers, team members, and other professionals.
• Ability to interpret the significance of laboratory and radiological tests.
• Ability to gather data; possession of computer skills; knowledge of research methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must write legibly.
• Ability to draft referral letters to outside physicians and to insurance companies to request pre-authorizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to triage patient phone calls.
• Ability to learn renewing or filling prescriptions.
• Judgment skills to effectively meet the needs of patients.
• Self-direction and organizational skills to function in an independent role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Ambulatory setting.

Key Responsibilities

• 100% - Perform Medical Evaluations and Assist Physicians in the Care and Well Being of Patients - UNDER DELINEATION OF PRACTICE

Department Overview

The Department of Dermatology is an academic/clinical department consisting of clinical and research faculty, volunteer clinical faculty, residents and clinical fellows, research personnel and administrative staff personnel. The department's goals and objectives are to achieve excellence in patient care, teaching, research and public service. Patient care must receive the highest priority with the best possible service in all areas of dermatologic care.

In addition, the teaching of residents, medical students and postgraduate continuing medical education physicians must be facilitated. PhDs and MDs are joined in mutual research efforts to seek new…