Description

Clearline Dermatology is seeking an experienced Dermatology Physician Assistant (PA-C) for a full-time position in Charleston, South Carolina. This is an opportunity to join a growing, independent, physician-owned medical and surgical dermatology practice while living and working in one of the Southeast’s most desirable coastal communities.

We are specifically seeking a seasoned PA with strong medical and surgical dermatology experience who is comfortable independently managing a productive patient schedule while maintaining a collaborative relationship with our board-certified dermatologists.

This is a FULL-TIME position and is not being offered as a part-time opportunity. Our standard full-time schedule consists of four full clinical days per week, with the opportunity to work five days for candidates interested in additional productivity and earning potential. Applicants should apply only if interested in a full-time clinical position. Our existing employment structure similarly defines full-time PA employment as four full clinic days per week.

Our practice is focused on comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology. We are not recruiting for a primarily cosmetic position. We are looking for a PA with excellent clinical judgment, strong diagnostic skills, procedural competency, efficiency, and the confidence that comes from meaningful hands-on dermatology experience.

The successful candidate should be comfortable independently managing a productive outpatient dermatology schedule, typically approximately 25–35 patients per clinical day depending on visit complexity and procedural volume, while maintaining excellent clinical care, documentation, and patient communication.

Clinical responsibilities include comprehensive and focused skin examinations; evaluation and management of acute and chronic dermatologic disease; diagnosis and management of benign, premalignant, and malignant skin lesions; shave and punch biopsies; cryotherapy; management of nonmelanoma skin cancers; interpretation and management of dermatopathology results; systemic and biologic medication management; and other routine medical and surgical dermatologic care.

Candidates with appropriate surgical training and experience may perform excisions and layered closures based upon demonstrated competency.

Our experienced PAs are trusted members of the clinical team and have meaningful clinical autonomy appropriate to their training and experience, with ready access to our board-certified dermatologists for collaboration and challenging cases. Our current PA roles similarly include maintaining appropriate patient schedules, accurate documentation and coding, working with clinical support staff, and practicing within established scope-of-practice guidelines.

Compensation & Benefits

Clearline Dermatology offers competitive compensation designed to reward clinical experience, expertise, and productivity.

• Base salary: $90,000–$110,000 annually, commensurate with dermatology experience, clinical expertise, procedural skills, demonstrated productivity, and schedule
• Collections-based productivity compensation in addition to base salary
  Total annual compensation potential up to approximately $160,000 for a productive full-time PA working a four-day clinical week
  Additional earning potential for providers interested in a five-day clinical schedule
• Medical malpractice insurance
• $2,000 annual CME/professional allowance
• Paid time off
• Additional employee benefits in accordance with practice benefit plans
• Our existing PA compensation models likewise combine guaranteed base compensation with collections-based productivity incentives.

Clearline Dermatology is an independent, physician-owned dermatology practice serving the Charleston community. We value evidence-based medicine, strong clinical judgment, efficiency, professionalism, collaboration, and excellent patient care.

We are looking for an experienced PA who wants to become a long-term, full-time member of our practice and contribute meaningfully to its continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established dermatology PA seeking a long-term career in Charleston, South Carolina, with a four-day full-time clinical schedule, competitive compensation with productivity upside, reasonable patient volumes, meaningful clinical autonomy, and direct collaboration with board-certified dermatologists.

Requirements

This is an experienced, full-time dermatology position. Candidates without prior clinical dermatology experience will not be considered. Applicants seeking part-time employment should not apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current NCCPA certification (PA-C)
• Current South Carolina Physician Assistant license or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure
• Prior direct clinical dermatology experience
• Commitment to a full-time clinical schedule
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, and manage dermatology patients
• Strong medical dermatology knowledge and clinical judgment
• Proficiency performing comprehensive skin examinations
• Ability to confidently identify benign, atypical, premalignant, and malignant skin lesions
• Proficiency with shave and punch biopsies, cryotherapy, and routine dermatologic procedures
• Experience evaluating and managing patients with skin cancer
• Ability to efficiently manage a productive outpatient dermatology schedule, typically approximately 25–35 patients per clinical day, depending on visit complexity and procedural volume
• Experience interpreting pathology results and developing appropriate treatment and follow-up plans
• Familiarity with systemic medications and biologic therapies used in dermatology
• Ability to recognize when physician consultation or escalation of care is appropriate
• Timely and accurate clinical documentation and coding
• Excellent patient communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, dependable, collaborative, efficient, and team-oriented
• 3+ years of dedicated dermatology PA experience
• Current or recent experience independently managing a dermatology patient schedule
• Experience in a high-volume medical dermatology practice
• Strong surgical dermatology experience
• Experience performing excisions and layered closures
• Experience managing systemic medications and biologic therapies
• Experience in a physician-owned private practice
• Demonstrated history of strong clinical productivity

Exceptional candidates with fewer than three years of dermatology experience may be considered if they have substantial high-volume clinical dermatology experience and can demonstrate the medical and procedural competency expected for this position.

This position is intended for an experienced dermatology clinician who can transition into an established clinical environment without requiring foundational dermatology training.