Dermatologist Opportunity

Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated dermatology physician to provide exceptional patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. This role involves managing chronic dermatologic diseases and performing various procedures, including cutaneous laser surgery. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient education. The position offers a competitive salary, generous paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a retirement plan and malpractice coverage. Join a team that values excellence in patient care and professional growth.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (50-55 days annually)

Federal Health/Vision/Dental Insurance

Malpractice Liability Protection

Retirement Plans

CME Reimbursement

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess a Doctor of Medicine degree.
• Must have completed residency training in an accredited core specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Perform dermatologic procedures and manage chronic diseases.

Skills

Patient Care

Dermatologic Procedures

Communication Skills

Laser Surgery

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Residency Training

Tools

CPRS Software

Job description

Duties

Position duties for the dermatology physician include but are not limited to the following:

• Provides direct hands-on patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Assesses patients for acute illnesses and determine whether patients need to be admitted to the hospital or managed in the outpatient setting. Manages chronic and acute dermatologic diseases.
• Provides clinical guidance over the phone, by Secure Messaging and through the mail. Ensures accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
• Experience and proficiency in cutaneous laser surgery and minor outpatient dermatologic procedures. Including but not limited to skin biopsies, simple excisions and closures, electrodessication and curettage, and laser surgery. Additionally, experience and interest with light treatments including narrow-band UVB.
• Establishes inter-personal and intra-departmental relationships to enhance optimal patient care.
• Demonstrates competent and effective oral and written communication.
• Provides appropriate patient/family member teaching and education; evaluates effectiveness and level of patient/family member understanding of teaching provider.
• Utilizes the CPRS computer software/program for entering and signing of medical orders such as laboratory studies, radiological studies, etc.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures, ensuring the use of antiseptic methods of all in-clinic procedures.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Is AUTHORIZED for highly qualified candidates
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), prorated for part-time employees based on actual hours worked.
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
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR
  [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR
  (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
  Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.