Physician - Dermatology

Dermatologist

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be September 9, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) Authorized. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs and records dermatologic history and physical examinations, including full skin exams, and records data from clinic visits.
• Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages Veterans with dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers, including intraoperative histopathologic evaluation and reconstructive closure as needed.
• Enters progress notes in the computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.
• Provides medical and surgical care encompassing acute and chronic dermatologic conditions and appropriate preventive care (e.g., skin cancer screening) for both male and female Veterans.
• Orders diagnostic tests, including skin biopsies and pathology review, medications, and laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.
• Provides timely follow-up on pathology results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications.
• Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted dermatology and Mohs surgery protocols.
• Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State law.
• Educates patients concerning dermatologic conditions, skin cancer risk, recommended treatments, and post-surgical wound care.
• Consults other specialties as appropriate (e.g., plastic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology), according to service agreements.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Part-Time, 20 hours/negotiable based on agency and applicant needs. (subject to change based on agency needs)