Physician, Dermatology bei Signature Health Inc

Description

At Signature Health, our purpose is to provide integrated healthcare for our community specializing in patients with mental illness and/or addiction because we want people to realize their highest potential. If you align with our core values, putting people first, striving for excellence in the work you do each day and have a can-do mindset, then Signature Health is the best place for the next step in your rewarding career. As a full-time employee, you will have access to the following employer/employee paid benefits: 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, HealthJoy - a no cost medical and mental health online resource available Day 1, and much more 
• Robust earned paid time off program (PTO) 
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program (available on eligible roles) 
• Professional Development Support 

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician, Dermatology will execute the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered, and community-based care in dermatology. The Physician, Dermatology will provide dermatologic services to Signature Health patients, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing follow-up at our Willoughby, Painesville and Ashtabula locations. The Physician, Dermatology will refer patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. 

HOW YOU’LL SUCCEED ____________________________________________________________________

• Conduct physical examinations of patients to assess skin, hair, and nail conditions.
• Diagnose and treat common dermatologic conditions, including but not limited to acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, infections, and benign and malignant skin lesions.
• Order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic tests; conduct specimens for pathologic exam.
• Provide counseling and education to patients regarding skin care and disease prevention.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, such as simple excisions and closures, biopsies, administration of local anesthesia, cryosurgery, curettage, cautery, intralesional injections.
• Document all services, communications, and medical decision-making in the electronic health record.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Provide consultation to Signature Health clinical providers, providing staff presentations as needed.
•  Stay up to date on the latest advancements in dermatology through research and continuing education.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE ______________________________________________________________

• Valid unencumbered Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in the state of Ohio is required.
• Board Certified in dermatology required.
• 3+ years of experience required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in a Community Health Center preferred.

COMPETENCIES ____________________________________________________________________________

• Communication
• Collaboration
• Monitoring Information
• Planning and Organizing
• Service Excellence

WORKING CONDITIONS ___________________________________________________________________

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office/clinical work environment.
• While hours of operation are generally standard, flexibility to work evenings and extended hours may be required.
• Requires periods of sitting, standing, telephone, and computer work.  
• Hearing: adequate to hear clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Speaking: adequate to speak to clients or patients in person, over the telephone or through telehealth technology.
• Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
• Physical effort required: occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 15 pounds, unassisted.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens while performing job duties.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular workday.
• Sufficient dexterity to operate a PC and other office equipment 

This Success Profile is not an exhaustive list of all functions or requirements that you may be required to perform; you may be required to perform other job-related assignments as requested by your supervisor or the company. You must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily; however, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable you to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship. Signature Health may revise this Success Profile at any time, with or without advanced notice.  

All employees of Signature Health are required to comply with the Signature Health Annual Influenza Vaccination Policy. This policy requires employees to obtain an annual flu vaccination. A medical and/or religious exemption may be submitted for review by the Signature Health Review Committee. Exemption requests are not guaranteed to be approved. Signature Health is a drug-free workplace. After receiving a conditional job offer, all applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.