Dermatology

St. Joseph's Health•Wayne, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph’s Health is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and collaborative Dermatologist to join their growing physician team. This opportunity is ideal for a physician committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered dermatologic care while working within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. The Dermatologist will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of a broad range of dermatologic conditions. The physician will collaborate with specialists across St. Joseph’s Health to ensure coordinated care for patients with both routine and complex skin conditions.

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Dermatology residency program
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted New Jersey medical license
Eligible for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges at St. Joseph’s Health
Strong clinical, diagnostic, procedural, and interpersonal skills
Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical and procedural dermatology services
Diagnose and manage routine and complex dermatologic conditions
Perform skin biopsies, excisions, and other dermatologic procedures
Evaluate and treat skin cancers and other dermatologic diseases
Provide inpatient dermatology consultations as needed
Collaborate with Oncology, Rheumatology, Surgery, Pathology, and other specialties
Participate in quality improvement, community education, and hospital initiatives
Opportunity to provide cosmetic and non-invasive dermatologic treatments, as appropriate
Practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare system
Maintain established standards of care in the delivery of dermatologic services.
Obtain comprehensive patient histories and document findings in a complete and systematic manner.
Perform appropriate physical examinations and assessments to diagnose routine and complex dermatologic conditions.
Order, perform, and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory testing.
Evaluate and manage complex skin diseases and perform skin biopsies and other diagnostic procedures as clinically indicated.
Prescribe appropriate medical therapies, including topical and systemic treatments.
Educate patients regarding skincare, sun protection, disease prevention, treatment plans, and ongoing skin health.
Recognize dermatologic manifestations that may indicate underlying systemic or internal disease and coordinate appropriate specialty care.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including oncologists, rheumatologists, surgeons, pathologists, and other specialists, in the management of complex conditions.
Perform dermatologic procedures and surgeries, including lesion and mole removal, excisions of skin cancers, and other procedures within the physician’s scope of practice and clinical privileges.
Provide light-based therapies and cosmetic or non-invasive dermatologic treatments, including injectables such as botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, as appropriate.
Provide dermatologic consultations for hospitalized patients, including patients in intensive care, oncology, and other inpatient units, as needed.
Conduct appropriate patient follow-up to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Participate in quality improvement, quality assurance, patient safety, and other clinical initiatives.
Participate in night and weekend coverage as scheduled and in proportion to FTE status.
Support the growth of the practice through physician-to-physician outreach, community education, community service, and other appropriate initiatives.
Maintain and promote established standards for health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulatory requirements, including DNV standards.
Provide timely, professional, and compassionate communication with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
Provide compassionate and ethical care to all patients, including clinic and underserved patient populations.
Participate with managed care plans accepted by St. Joseph’s Health, as applicable.
Complete and sign clinical documentation within established organizational timeframes.
Utilize and support St. Joseph’s Health electronic health records and other automated systems as required.
Participate in community education, scientific programs, hospital committees, and other organizational initiatives as assigned by department or hospital leadership.