Physician (Dermatology)

Veterans Health Administration • Atlanta, GA

16h

About The Position

The Physician (Dermatology) diagnoses and treats veterans with neoplastic, inflammatory, and other dermatologic conditions in outpatient and inpatient settings. The physician provides medical and surgical skin-disease care, performs Mohs surgery, and oversees Mohs laboratory operations and staff. The role includes triaging dermatology consultations, reviewing Community Care requests including Mohs surgery, and providing appropriate clinical guidance and supervision to mid-level providers, dermatology residents, and other trainees.

The physician implements treatment strategies, performs and interprets laboratory tests and skin biopsies, and provides dermatology advice and consultation in person or via telemedicine. The position also includes teaching, quality assurance and outcome monitoring, timely clinical documentation, presenting research and outcome data, assisting with clinic procedures and proposals, and serving on assigned VA committees and task forces.

This is an open continuous announcement; applications remain on file until September 30, 2027, and qualified candidates are considered as vacancies arise. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 0800–1630, and may change based on agency needs. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid leave, federal retirement and insurance programs, and other listed benefits.

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 qualifying residency training in an accredited core specialty program leading to board-certification eligibility, or an alternative training and independent-practice pathway specified in the announcement.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must undergo required pre-employment drug testing and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Must complete the required onboarding and application documentation; selected applicants are subject to background and security investigation.
• Must meet the physical and mental requirements to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must submit to urinalysis; refusal results in denial of VA employment.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology physician experience.
• Board certification may be required for faculty status in VA academic training programs.
• Full-time status and board certification are required for the possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose dermatologic conditions, including neoplastic and inflammatory diseases, in outpatient and inpatient areas.
• Provide medical and surgical treatment of skin diseases to veterans.
• Provide appropriate direct oversight of mid-level providers, dermatology residents, and other trainees in the dermatology clinic.
• Receive, triage, and determine disposition of dermatology consults from VA providers as assigned.
• Review Community Care requests for dermatologic care, including Mohs surgery, and determine whether the requested care is appropriate.
• Perform Mohs surgery and oversee Mohs laboratory operations and staff to ensure policies and procedures are appropriate.
• Implement treatment strategies for skin diseases.
• Perform and interpret laboratory tests on blood, skin, and other tissues, as well as skin biopsies, to evaluate skin diseases and treatment effects.
• Guide dermatology trainees through didactic and experiential teaching and provide clinical supervision to residents and other trainees.
• Provide professional advice and consultation on skin disease in person or through telemedicine.
• Use knowledge of clinical research literature related to skin diseases.
• Oversee establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements using a data-driven quality assurance process.
• Complete required clinical charting and documentation in a timely manner.
• Present outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings when possible.
• Assist with preparation of clinic SOPs, RFPs, and grant proposals as assigned.
• Serve on assigned Medical Center, Healthcare System, VISN, or National VA committees and task forces.
• Represent the Dermatology Section on assigned decision-making committees.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student loan repayment, with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years, subject to approval and eligibility requirements.
• 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 a possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• 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 per year CME reimbursement for full-time employees with board certification.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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