UnitedHealth Group·Quincy, Massachusetts
The Dermatologist will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with specialized skin conditions within a team-based care model. Responsibilities include developing care plans, prescribing medications, and collaborating with primary care providers and other specialists.
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We’re an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts.
Our entire team of providers (physicians, AP/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities.
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As the Dermatologist you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients requiring specialize care.
You’ll work as part of a team-based model where primary and specialty care providers to provide high-quality, evidence-based medicine to a diverse and growing population.
Primary Responsibilities: Performs physical assessments on patients with specialized conditions Develop and implement a plan of care for these patients, as well as prescribe medications, exercises and/or other treatments Collaborates with the clinical and administrative teams in the management of patient care.
Maintaining continuity of care through the exchange of information with outside health and social agencies Serves as a liaison between primary care providers and specialists such as general surgeons.
Consults with primary care providers on issues related to patient care Teaches and counsels individuals and groups with regard to specific health care needs.
Serves as an educator in areas of specialization Participates in the development of health education programs You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited medical school and be Board Certified or Eligible in Dermatology. Required certifications include a current DEA licensure, Mass DPH Controlled Substances Registration, and BLS certification.
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