Physician (Dermatology)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until 9/30/2027. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Duties: Diagnosis of patients with neoplastic, inflammatory and other dermatologic problems in outpatient and inpatient areas. Directly provides medical and surgical treatment of skin diseases to veterans. Provides appropriate and direct oversight of mid-level providers, dermatology resident physicians, and other trainees present in the dermatology clinic. Receive and provides triage and disposition for dermatology consults from VA providers as assigned. Review requests for dermatologic care including MOHS surgery from Community Care providers and determines that requested care is appropriate. Performs MOHS surgery, oversees operations of the MOHS laboratary and laboratory staff to ensure all policies and procedures are appropriate. Implement treatment strategies for skin diseases. Perform and interpret the results of laboratory tests from blood, skin and other tissues as well as skin biopsies to evaluate skin diseases and the effect(s) of therapy. Guide clinical trainees in Dermatology providing both didactic and experiential teaching. Provide professional (in-person or through telemedicine means) advice and consultation in areas to skin disease. Knowledge of clinical research literature related to skin diseases. provides clinical supervision to dermatology residents and other trainees in the dermatology clinic. Oversees the establishment of program monitors and outcome measurements within programs assigned using a data-driven quality assurance process. Is responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or Healthcare system as appropriate. Presents outcome data and research results at VA and regional or national scientific or professional meetings when possible. Assists in preparation of clinic SOPs, RFP's and grant proposals, as assigned. Serves on Medical Center or Healthcare System, VISN, and/or National VA committees or task forces a assigned. Represents Section Dermatology on decision-making committees at the Medical Center or Healthcare System as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 Work schedule may change based on the Agency's needs.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. A drug test is required for the position. The position is subject to random drug testing. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.