Dermatology Physician Assistant

Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA) - Medical Dermatology

Location: Tabor City, North Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Facility Setting: FQHC Clinic

Position Overview

A growing rural health dermatology practice is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with a background in medical dermatology to join its collaborative clinical team.
This position focuses exclusively on medical dermatology and is ideal for a provider who values continuity of care, patient education, and improving access to dermatologic services in underserved communities.
The provider will diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of medically necessary skin conditions while working closely with supervising physicians to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive dermatologic evaluations, including full-body skin examinations

• Diagnose and manage common and chronic dermatologic conditions including:

  • Acne

  • Eczema

  • Psoriasis

  • Rosacea

  • Dermatitis

  • Fungal infections

  • Rashes

• Identify and treat precancerous and cancerous lesions including:

  • Actinic Keratosis (AK)

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)

  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)

  • Melanoma

• Perform dermatologic procedures including:

  • Shave biopsies

  • Punch biopsies

  • Excisional biopsies

  • Cryotherapy

  • Lesion removal

  • Wound care and post-procedure management

• Order, review, and interpret dermatopathology and diagnostic testing

• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians

• Prescribe medications and therapies according to clinical guidelines

• Educate patients on skin health, disease prevention, and treatment expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's degree from an accredited NP or PA program

• Active North Carolina NP or PA license

• National certification:

  • AANP or ANCC for Nurse Practitioners

  • NCCPA for Physician Assistants

• Minimum 1 year of dermatology experience required

• Strong diagnostic and procedural skills

• Excellent communication and patient education abilities

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical setting

Preferred

• Dermatology certification (DCNP or equivalent) or willingness to pursue certification

• Experience performing dermatologic procedures

• Familiarity with dermatoscopy and EMR systems

• Interest in rural health and long-term patient care relationships

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• CME allowance and dedicated CME time

• Malpractice insurance coverage

• Retirement plan options

• Supportive onboarding and dermatology-focused training resources