Deaconess Clinic is seeking a full-time Acute Care or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Dermatology team in Henderson, KY. This is a general Dermatology role with an established patient base with high patient volume/full schedule. Typical working hours will be Monday-Thursday. Clinic is closed on weekends and on all major holidays. There are no “on call” expectations for this position; subject to change in the future at the request of the physician(s) you are working with. This is a salaried position with a competitive base rate. Candidates should be licensed in the State of Kentucky and Indiana and certified by the ANCC/AANP as a Nurse Practitioner or certified by the NCCPA as a Physician Assistant.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- See general dermatology patients of all ages for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, rashes, hair and nail disorders, and more
- Perform full-body skin exams
- Identify and describe benign, pre-malignant, and malignant skin lesions
- Perform skin biopsies (shave & punch)
- Counsel patients on sun protection, skin cancer prevention, and long-term management of chronic skin conditions
- Manage medical dermatology follow-ups and treatment plans
Role does not include: Any cosmetic procedures (Botox, fillers, lasers, energy-based devices, chemical peels, microneedling, sclerotherapy, etc.), training or exposure to the cosmetic side of the practice, or skin cancer surgery, excisions, or Mohs.