Dermatologist

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs in picturesque Beckley, West Virginia, as an integral member of our Dermatology clinic. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat various skin conditions for adult patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Enjoy a collaborative environment that emphasizes personalized care, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance.

Practice Info

• Dermatology clinic setting
• Inpatient and outpatient care environments, including ICU, ED, and inpatient hospital settings
• Adult patient population

Shift & Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change depending on the needs of the service

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat skin conditions and diseases of the dermis system
• Provide direct patient care and consultations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the ICU and ED
• Perform minor procedures and non-intrusive medical surgeries per credentialing and privileging approvals
• Order routine diagnostic imaging studies, labs, and prescribe medications
• Educate patients on preventive skin care and refer to other specialists if needed
• Complete timely documentation including history and physical exams, daily progress notes, consult notes, and discharge summaries
• Utilize the computerized patient record system (CPRS) to access and input patient data
• Participate actively in performance improvement, quality assurance programs, chart reviews, peer reviews, and committee meetings

Compensation

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive authorized for qualified candidates

Benefits

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time clinicians with board certification
• Free liability protection with malpractice tail coverage provided
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and, if required, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Possess computer skills to access and input data into the computerized patient record system (CPRS)
• Follow VA directives and policies
• No visa sponsorship available