Physician Assistant

Educate and advise patients, diagnose and treat health problems, and provide general health care under the direction of Dr. David Kouba. This is a full-time position in our new office location in Van Wert County. The training for the role will take approximately 6 months and be done in our Defiance, OH office location. Training will take place 4 days per week, Monday-Thursday.

• Patient Evaluation and Diagnosis:
  Perform full body skin exams (FBSEs) and diagnose various skin conditions.
• Treatment Planning and Implementation:
  Develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and administer treatments for skin conditions.
• Procedures:
  Perform biopsies (shave and punch), cryotherapy, and other minor surgical procedures.
• Patient
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients on proper skincare, sun protection, and preventative measures.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate patient records and medical documentation.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work collaboratively with dermatologists and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest level of care to patients

• Other treatments and/or procedures after consulting with or under the supervision of the physician.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 certification required

• Active Physician Assistant licensure in the State of Ohio