Dermatologist

St. Mary's Healthcare•Amsterdam, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Dermatologist to establish and lead a dermatology practice. The role provides comprehensive dermatologic care in outpatient and inpatient settings and offers an opportunity to build a practice addressing a significant community need. The physician will join a multidisciplinary team serving Fulton and Montgomery counties and the surrounding region, with access to a large primary care referral base, dedicated ambulatory clinic time, operating-room block time for procedures, and state-of-the-art facilities. The position is full-time and hospital-employed, with leadership and program-development opportunities.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible Dermatologist.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited institution.
Strong clinical, diagnostic, and patient-centered communication skills.
Advanced clinical expertise, critical thinking, strong clinical judgment, empathy, and commitment to high-quality, patient-centered dermatologic care.
Adhere to Standard Precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience establishing a new practice or developing a program.

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a new dermatology practice within St. Mary’s Healthcare.
Diagnose and treat medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic conditions.
Perform dermatologic procedures, including biopsies, excisions, and other minor surgical interventions.
Develop personalized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
Educate and counsel patients about diagnoses and treatment options.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to clinical protocol development.
Stay current with emerging treatments and advancements in dermatology.
Participate in community outreach and education programs to promote skin health.