Chief, Pediatric Dermatology (MD/DO)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physician leadership

Health coverage

Competitive compensation

457B retirement

CME support

Education assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Inova Children's Multispecialty Clinic in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Pediatric Dermatologist to serve as Medical Director at our Willow Oaks facility. This leadership role focuses on building a premier pediatric dermatology program within a renowned academic-adjacent system.

The Medical Director will lead clinical, educational, and programmatic initiatives at Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital, fostering collaboration across over 20 pediatric specialties and driving innovation in patient care.

Qualifications

• Completion or in progress of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology.
• Board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Dermatology.
• Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Ability to complete payer credentialing and enroll as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
• Successful credentialing for Medical Staff membership and privileges.

Responsibilities

• Develop a pediatric dermatology program to support the region and hospital.
• Provide specialized evaluation, diagnostics, and treatment for neonatal to young-adult patients.
• Deliver outpatient and inpatient dermatology services at the hospital.
• Diagnose and treat eczema, birthmarks, hemangiomas, acne, infections, and genetic skin disorders.
• Perform biopsies, cryotherapy, and excisions when appropriate.
• Collaborate with other pediatric subspecialists for multidisciplinary care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, options, and long-term skin care.

Education

ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology

Board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Dermatology

Job description

Inova Children's Multispecialty Clinic - Medical Director of Pediatric Dermatology

Inova Children's Multispecialty Clinic is seeking a passionate and experienced Pediatric Dermatologist to serve as Medical Director at our state-of-the-art Fairfax, VA location. This leadership opportunity is based at the newly renovated Willow Oaks facility, home to over 20 pediatric specialties and expanding rapidly to meet the needs of a growing patient population.

As Medical Director, you will play a key role in shaping and advancing pediatric dermatology services in a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children's hospital offering the highest level of dedicated pediatric care in Northern Virginia. With a 226-bed inpatient unit and pediatric experts in 45+ pediatric specialties, it is the region's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our hospital has been educating residents and medical students for more than 25 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program integrates the academic rigor of a university-based hospital with the specialized focus of subspecialty pediatrics, complemented by a supportive and close-knit environment. Our program serves as the Northern Virginia Campus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, with opportunities for faculty ranking.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

Pediatric Dermatologist Job Responsibilities:

• This individual will be responsible for the development of a pediatric dermatology program to support the needs of the region and L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital.
• Provides specialized evaluation, diagnostics, and treatment for children from neonatal to young-adult ages, with medical and surgical dermatological needs.
• Provides services in a diverse outpatient practice and inpatient consultations at L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions in pediatric patients, including but not limited to eczema, birthmarks, hemangiomas, acne, skin infections, and genetic skin disorders
• Perform dermatologic procedures such as biopsies, cryotherapy, and excisions when appropriate
• Collaborate closely with other pediatric subspecialists to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care
• Educate patients and families on diagnosis, treatment options, and long‑term skin care

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Must have completed or be in the process of completing an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology
• Board Certification: Board-certified or eligible in Pediatric Dermatology
• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services