Physician - Dermatology

Veterans Health Administration • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Dermatologist provides comprehensive dermatologic care to the veteran population, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of skin conditions, diseases, and cosmetic concerns. The physician delivers patient-centered, high-value, cost-effective, team-based care and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team. The position may include clinical research and teaching within the VA healthcare system and affiliated academic institutions.

The physician performs dermatologic procedures and treatments, including skin lesion biopsy and excision, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, chemotherapy for dermatological conditions, and prescription of PUVA light therapy. The role also involves participation in hospital and medical staff activities, including accreditation requirements, quality assessment and improvement projects, and committee assignments. The physician uses VA systems and follows VA requirements for consult management, order sets, documentation in CPRS, and other electronic medical record processes, while coordinating with multiple services across the organization.

The position qualifies for a faculty appointment with one or more affiliated academic institutions and includes teaching medical students, residents, and other students rotating through the dermatology service. Participation in clinical research and other academic activities may be assigned. The work schedule is determined by the supervisor.

VA offers a total rewards package that includes competitive salary, an annual performance bonus, regular salary increases, paid time off, federal retirement and insurance programs, possible CME reimbursement, and malpractice liability protection with tail coverage. There is no Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine from an appropriately approved or accredited institution.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Completion of residency training in an approved accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification, or qualifying alternative training and independent-practice experience described in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship; non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy.
• Successful completion of required background and security investigation and pre-employment onboarding requirements.
• Completion of TB testing and immunization evaluations; participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Applicants selected for testing-designated positions are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use; refusal results in denial of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification may be required for faculty status in VA academic training programs.
• Ability to teach medical students, residents, and other students.
• Ability to participate in clinical research and academic activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and management of dermatologic conditions, diseases, and cosmetic concerns for veterans.
• Deliver patient-centered, high-value, cost-effective, team-based dermatologic care.
• Perform dermatologic procedures and treatments, including skin lesion biopsy and excision, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, chemotherapy for dermatological conditions, and prescribing PUVA light therapy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate with services such as community care, prosthetics, medical administration, medical records, and group medical practice.
• Teach medical students, medical residents, and other students rotating on the dermatology service.
• Participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned, within VA and affiliated academic institutions.
• Participate in hospital and medical staff activities, including accreditation requirements, quality assessment, quality improvement projects, and committee assignments.
• Manage consultations, use order sets, and document in CPRS and other VA electronic medical record systems according to VA requirements.
• Demonstrate interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and possible paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting, and federal 401(k) contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree