Physician Assistant, Dermatology

Summary The Medical Service Mission is to lead satisfied staff dedicated to providing high quality patient centered care at the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), a great tertiary training and research Veteran's hospital. This Dermatology position supports this mission through administrative dependability, direct patient care, and support of their section's educational and research activities. Responsibilities This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT & will remain open until July 31, 2026 or until positions are filled. Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Dermatology Physician Assistant provides advances clinical practice, consultation, and management of an assigned panel of patients with dermatologic disease in the outpatient clinic setting. The Dermatology Physician Assistant duties include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and supervise the delivery of outpatient care for dermatology and general medicine patients including patient evaluation; treatment including biopsies and cryotherapy, order appropriate medications, schedule follow-up as needed, appropriate referrals as needed. Serve as primary Dermatology provider for an independent panel of clinic patients after an initial training period. Perform new patient dermatology consultation and return dermatology visits and telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Dermatology staff. Establish a comprehensive care plan based on clinical findings and standards of care. Establish mutual goals with patient/family. Prescribe medications based on patients' status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapies. Lead and direct others in Dermatology to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum, between referral bases, and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including but not limited to skin biopsies, laboratory tests, and appropriate radiology studies. Help triage requests for outpatient Dermatology consultation in a timely manner, coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency, and assist in facilitating IFC consults and referrals from other VA facilities. Support and enhance the mission and goals of the VA Health Care System. Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community. Develop professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in the patient care and healthcare delivery. Demonstrate ability to function independently in advanced leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc (Occasional or Irregular basis) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2026-02-06