Dermatologist (Physician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician (Dermatologist), Specialty Care within Medicine Service

• Focus: Consultative inpatient and outpatient dermatology patient care

• Includes: Clinical care, procedures, documentation, quality/safety activities, and education/CME

Description

Provide comprehensive consultative dermatology care for inpatient and outpatient patients, managing ongoing conditions in collaboration with other services. You will evaluate patients, select and interpret diagnostic testing, document care clearly, and contribute consultative input across settings. Perform required dermatologic procedures and support quality assurance and medical staff education activities.

Responsibilities

• Interview, examine, select appropriate diagnostic testing, and interpret results to coordinate patient care

• Communicate and document clearly with patients and medical personnel

• Provide consultative inpatient and outpatient dermatology care

• Collaborate with midlevel providers and physician colleagues with clear communication and documentation

• Perform procedures including simple excision and repair, skin and nail biopsy, electro surgery (basic), basic cryosurgery for benign lesions, advanced cryotherapy, and curettage

• Participate in quality, safety, and appropriateness monitoring; quality assurance and chart reviews

• Attend Medicine Service monthly staff meetings and COS quarterly meetings

• Complete medical records per medical staff bylaws and rules

• Participate in medical staff committee assignments

• Participate in CME and VA continuing education activities

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (or non-citizen appointment only when permitted by VA policy)

• MD or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an approved institution

• Current full and unrestricted medical license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC

• Completed accredited residency training leading to board certification eligibility (or approved alternative pathways)

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

• Current BLS

• Pass pre-employment physical and background/security investigation

• Complete required onboarding and pre-employment processes

• Seasonal influenza vaccination requirement

• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus and regular salary increases

• 50–55 days paid time off per year (annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, possible CME absence)

• Traditional federal pension and federal 401(k) with up to 5% employer contributions

• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options

• Possible $1,000/year CME reimbursement for full-time work with board certification

• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage

• Recruitment/relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates

• Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200,000, 1–5 year eligibility) subject to EDRP eligibility rules and timely application