Dermatologist

The Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Martinez, CA, part of the VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS), is seeking a dedicated Dermatologist. This role provides essential, high-volume dermatologic care to Veterans across the region within a collaborative clinical setting. Providers join a mission-driven team offering competitive compensation, robust federal benefits, and proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area.

Practice Info

• Located at the Martinez Community Based Outpatient Clinic in the East Bay region near San Francisco and Napa
• Supports a high-need clinical service providing care for Veterans across the region
• Manage consults from multiple sites including Martinez, Stockton, and Yountville
• Features a diverse patient population and strong academic affiliations
• Operates within a collaborative culture focused on improving access to care

Shift & Schedule

• Full-Time, Board-Certified / Board-Eligible Dermatologist
• Intermittent Position option available

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical dermatology care, including complex inflammatory skin disease, high-volume general dermatology, and Veteran-specific dermatologic needs
• Perform dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and dermoscopy-based cancer screening
• Manage consults from multiple sites including Martinez, Stockton, and Yountville as clinically appropriate
• Collaborate with primary care, oncology, rheumatology, surgery, and other specialty teams
• Participate in system-wide access improvement efforts, including multidisciplinary recruitment and tele-dermatology when needed
• Document per VA standards using CPRS/EHR

Compensation

• Salary from $350,000 to $400,000
• Competitive VA salary with annual performance pay opportunities
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be available for highly qualified candidates

Benefits

• Federal benefits package including pension
• TSP
• Malpractice coverage with tail
• 55–60 days of paid time off
• CME reimbursement opportunities
• Robust job security

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and board certification/eligibility in Dermatology
• Active, unrestricted U.S. medical license (any state)
• Strong clinical skills and passion for serving Veterans