Physician (Dermatology) w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive/EDRP

Veterans Health Administration • Dallas, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The VA North Texas Health Care System is recruiting a Dermatologist to provide care at the Dallas VA Medical Center, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic, and Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Centers. The physician performs consultations for acute inpatient medical and surgical units and receives, reviews, and acts on consults and e-consults.

The role includes evaluating, diagnosing, and treating conditions affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails. Clinical services may include history and physical examinations, occult blood testing, treatment planning, KOH smears, biopsies, cryotherapy, excision and electro-desiccation of skin lesions, and skin grafts and flaps. The physician researches, diagnoses, and treats skin disorders and diseases, may perform minor skin surgeries, and prescribes topical medications. Treatment and procedure choices take into account the type and characteristics of a growth or tumor, its location and extent, the patient’s general health, potential benefits and risks, and the physician’s experience with the procedure.

The dermatologist evaluates patients and obtains appropriate clinical, laboratory, and other relevant data; prescribes timely treatment and modifies plans as indicated by changes in a patient’s condition. The physician recognizes personal capabilities and limitations, responds promptly to emergencies, and consults or uses specialty skills when needed. The role includes timely responses to inpatient and outpatient consultations, documentation of consultation findings, and collaboration with primary teams and clinicians on patient care. The physician maintains accurate, current clinical records, including histories, examinations, progress notes, orders, and treatment plans, and uses the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes and orders must be completed and signed daily.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified individuals. Relocation assistance is not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and application within four months of appointment. The role has 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 an approved residency 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.
• Active BLS, ACLS, or both, as required by facility bylaws.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Meet the announcement's employment conditions, including required background/security investigation, pre-employment testing and physical evaluation, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supervising or precepting nurse practitioners or physician assistants in a clinical dermatology setting.
• Prior experience supervising or teaching dermatology residents or fellows, including direct observation, chart co-signature, and case-based teaching.
• Ability to provide graduated supervision suited to the experience of trainees or advanced practice providers.
• Experience with formal competency assessments, FPPE/OPPE-type evaluations, or clinical performance reviews, preferably in VA or other credentialed settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform dermatology consultations on acute inpatient medical and surgical units and receive, review, and act on consults and e-consults.
• Provide dermatology services at the Dallas VA Medical Center, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic, and Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Centers.
• Examine and evaluate patients, obtain relevant clinical and laboratory data, and diagnose and treat disorders affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe appropriate, timely treatments, including topical medications; adjust plans when a patient's condition changes.
• Perform dermatological procedures, including KOH smears, biopsies, cryotherapy, skin-lesion excisions and electro-desiccation, and skin grafts and flaps; minor skin surgeries may also be performed.
• Recognize and respond promptly to emergency situations, taking necessary action.
• Recognize the need for consultation and use facility or clinic specialty skills as appropriate.
• Respond to inpatient and outpatient consultations in a timely manner, document consultations, and collaborate with primary teams or clinicians on patient care and management.
• Maintain accurate and current clinical records, including histories, examinations, patient status changes, treatment plans, progress notes, and orders; complete and sign progress notes and orders daily.
• Use the Computerized Patient Record System.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Potential recruitment/relocation incentive for highly qualified individuals.
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

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