Dermatologist

The Lawton VA Clinic and the Department of Dermatology at Oklahoma University in Oklahoma City are seeking a Board-Certified Staff Physician in Dermatology, with Board Eligibility also considered. Selected candidates will provide comprehensive dermatological care for Veterans across inpatient and outpatient settings while supervising advanced practice providers. This role offers an engaging academic and clinical environment with opportunities for scholarly activities, e-consults, and collaborative teamwork.

Practice Info

• Lawton VA Clinic and the Department of Dermatology, Oklahoma University (OU)
• Oklahoma VA Healthcare System (OKVAHCS) is a Joint Commission-accredited and high-complexity facility serving more than 170,000 Veterans in Oklahoma
• Inpatient and outpatient settings
• Inpatients are on the hospitalist service

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30
• On-call duties as needed
• Call duties are relatively light
• May be required to work evenings or weekends as a 24/7 full-time Physician

Responsibilities

• Supervise advanced practice providers assigned to the Section of Dermatology
• Provide day-to-day care of veteran patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assess, consult, and treat patients with dermatological diseases
• Perform dermatological procedures including biopsies (punch, shave, and excision), microbiological cultures, skin allergy patch testing, and Wood's lamp examinations
• Remove or treat benign or cancerous skin lesions using cryotherapy, curettage, excision, electrodesiccation, phototherapy, and skin tag removal
• Participate in electronic consultations (e-consult) to improve access to dermatology care
• Increase use of the Specialty Care Access Network-Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (SCAN-ECHO) to foster education and improve care
• Work collaboratively with primary care, surgery, and other medical specialties

Compensation

• Starting pay is $250,000 - $400,000 per year
• A recruitment incentive will be offered
• Potential for an annual performance bonus of up to $15,000
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives available

Benefits

• Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) including Social Security benefits, FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% government matching contributions
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 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)
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance
• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Qualifications

• Report to the Chief, Section of Dermatology
• Participation in scholarly and educational activities as a faculty member will be strongly supported
• U.S. Citizens receive preference, and non-U.S. Citizens are encouraged to apply
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Board Certified in Dermatology, but Board Eligibility may also be considered
• H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship available