Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Locations:
Jacksonville, NC
New Bern, NC
Hampstead, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities:
Perform comprehensive dermatologic evaluations, including detailed histories and full-body skin examinations.
Diagnose and manage common and chronic dermatologic conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, fungal infections, and rashes.
Identify and treat precancerous and cancerous lesions, including actinic keratosis (AK), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma, within scope of practice.
Perform medical dermatology procedures, including shave, punch, and excisional biopsies, cryotherapy, lesion removal, and wound care.
Provide post-procedure management and follow-up care.
Order, review, and interpret dermatopathology and other diagnostic tests.
Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with licensure and clinical guidelines.
Educate patients on skin health, disease prevention, treatment expectations, and ongoing care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR.
Uphold all regulatory, clinical, and HIPAA standards.
Participate in ongoing professional development and dermatology-specific continuing education.
Support the practice's mission of improving access to high-quality dermatologic care in rural communities.
Education, Licensure, and Experience:
Master's degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Current Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in North Carolina.
National certification: AANP/ANCC for NPs or NCCPA for PAs.
Minimum of 1 year of dermatology experience required; medical dermatology experience strongly preferred.
Strong diagnostic reasoning and procedural skills.
Excellent communication and patient-education abilities.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Dermatology certification, such as DCNP for NPs or an equivalent dermatology-focused certification for PAs, is preferred.
Willingness to pursue dermatology certification after hire is preferred.
Experience with dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and lesion removal preferred.
Familiarity with dermatoscopy and EMR systems preferred.
Commitment to rural health, access-to-care initiatives, and long-term patient relationships preferred.
Benefits:
Bonus structure.
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-specific training resources.
Collaborative, patient-centered work environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on community health in an underserved rural region.
Opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients while providing accessible, compassionate dermatologic care.
For more information please reach out to Kuldeep Singh at or by Email at
