Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Join an established, premier practice with Slocum-Dickson Medical Group in Utica, NY, and step directly into a thriving, high-volume patient panel! We are seeking a motivated Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA-C) who wants big-city earning potential paired with small-city livability.

In this role, you’ll enjoy true clinical autonomy backed by a collaborative team, strong CME support, and significant performance-based bonus potential—all without the hassle of building a patient base from scratch. If you’re ready to elevate your clinical mastery and secure an exceptionally rewarding financial future, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Unique Clinical Opportunity: Practice general medical dermatology in an environment where quality of care, diagnostic precision, and patient relationships are the top priorities.
• Autonomy & Support: Enjoy a healthy balance of clinical independence alongside the full backing and collaboration of an experienced medical team.
• Commitment to Excellence: Thrive in a culture keen on CME, continued learning, and academic advancement.
• Significant Financial Upside: Benefit from a rewarding compensation structure designed to offer outstanding long-term financial growth and reward top performance.

About the Role

This position plays a vital and respected role as a core clinical provider in our practice. The role is tailored for a provider comfortable operating in a high-volume, fast-paced environment without compromising clinical quality or patient rapport. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing comprehensive full-time general medical dermatology care to patients.
• Utilizing expert dermoscopy techniques for early detection, diagnosis, and management of skin cancer and other dermatologic conditions.
• Developing and implementing patient-centered treatment plans, writing prescriptions, and managing ongoing acute and chronic skin conditions.
• Performing in-office dermatologic procedures, minor surgical interventions, and biopsies with precision.
• Managing a high-volume schedule while upholding paramount standards of quality, safety, and thorough documentation.
• Engaging in ongoing CME and remaining dedicated to continuous clinical learning.
• Coordinating care with supervising physicians and collaborating closely with clinical support staff.
• Providing clear patient education on preventive skin care, disease management, and treatment protocols.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Dermatology experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced practice while maintaining high quality of care.
• Education: Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program with a record of top academic performance.
• Certification: Valid Physician Assistant (PA) license in the state of New York (or eligible to obtain prior to start).

Skills & Attitude

• Genuine passion for medical dermatology, dermoscopy, and skin cancer diagnosis.
• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced setting while maintaining an uncompromised commitment to quality.
• Dedication to continual learning, academic growth, and clinical excellence.
• Friendly, patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Conscientious clinical judgment with the maturity to recognize personal limits and collaborate effectively with supervising physicians.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and diagnostic problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional patient rapport and commitment to delivering quality-first care.
• Demonstrated efficiency and comfort with practice volume and pace.
• Strong desire for continuous education and ongoing professional development.
• Team-first mentality with an appreciation for both provider autonomy and collaborative support.
• Strong history of personal accountability, reliability, and commitment to practice growth.

In this role, you will enjoy a healthy mix of clinical autonomy and collaborative support in an environment structured for high volume care. While our services are in high demand, quality is paramount to our success as a practice. We are committed to academic and clinical excellence and continuous learning, ensuring you have every resource needed to deliver top-tier diagnostic care and skin cancer detection.

If you thrive in a dynamic clinical setting and are driven to elevate your career and compensation, this is where you belong!

Pay: $94,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Dermatology: 1 year (Required)
• Physician Assistant: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Utica, NY 13502 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Utica, NY 13502: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person