Advanced Practice Professional-Dermatology

Advanced Practice Professional – Dermatology

WVU Medicine invites applications for the Advanced Practice Professional – Dermatology role within the West Virginia University Health System. The position demands coordination and clinical expertise to manage comprehensive dermatology patient care, including diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, care coordination, discharge planning, and educational responsibilities for residents and staff.

• Complete consults and emergent evaluations.
• Order additional tests or consults in collaboration with dermatology faculty or following established protocols.
• Perform and document results of diagnostic tests per clinical guidelines and scope of practice.
• Communicate abnormal findings to clinical and hospital staff.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical evaluations and record findings in the medical record.
• Coordinate patient discharge and disposition, ensuring appropriate follow‑up services.
• Recognize emergency situations and initiate effective emergency care.
• Assist in collecting outcome measures.
• Apply critical thinking and diagnostic reasoning to dermatology-specific patient needs.
• Utilize equipment safely and follow scientific principles and standards of care.
• Educate nursing staff, hospital staff, students, and patients using appropriate teaching strategies.
• Promote a learning environment responsive to patient/family preferences.
• Update personal knowledge base throughout the year.
• Serve as a resource person for staff caring for dermatology patients.
• Deliver educational programs to professional personnel in dermatology.
• Participate in community outreach and literature distribution.
• Document plan of care and interventions clearly in the medical record.
• Collaborate with leaders to achieve patient outcome improvements.
• Lead development and implementation of practice changes that positively impact outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff to facilitate problem solving.
• Participate and lead inter‑disciplinary approaches to patient care, program development, and education.
• Serve on committees and task forces.
• Document hours and submit billing reports, as appropriate.
• Analyze dermatology data and recommend changes.
• Participate in clinical trials and research studies with the Principal Investigator.
• Assist faculty, administrators, and directors in collecting outcome measures.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.

• Masters‑level degree as Physician Assistant preferred.
• Dermatology experience preferred.
• Eligible new graduates will be considered (subject to state law and licensing).
• Active or eligible for advanced life‑support certification (e.g., ACLS).

• Perform heavy lifting, stooping, reaching, and movement of patients and equipment up to 40+ pounds.

• Collaborate closely with others.
• Work protracted or irregular hours as needed.
• Handle biohazards, infectious diseases, and exposure to deceased patients.
• Operate near water and electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

• Proficiency with computers.
• Strong communication skills.

Salary range: $ – $ per year (prorated for less than 100% FTE).

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.