Physician (Dermatology) (PT)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)

50-55 days paid time off per year

Federal health, vision, dental insurance

Job summary

A federal healthcare system in New Mexico is hiring a part-time Dermatologist to provide outpatient care, perform procedures, and educate patients. The role requires a Doctor of Medicine, a current medical license, and board certification in Dermatology. Offering competitive compensation including recruitment incentives and generous paid time off, this position is ideal for those looking to contribute to veteran patient care while maintaining a work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license required.
• Completed residency training in Dermatology.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Dermatology.
• Residency training approved by VA for board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive dermatology care to outpatients.
• Document medical records and maintain correspondence.
• Perform minor procedures like biopsies and cryotherapy.
• Perform minor procedures: biopsies, shave biopsies, simple excisions, cryotherapy.
• Educate patients and families and teach dermatology to learners.
• Collaborate with primary care and subspecialty services to deliver care.

Skills

United States Citizenship

English Language Proficiency

Physical Requirements

Board Certification in Dermatology

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent

Board Certification/Eligible in Dermatology

Unrestricted medical license in US

Approved dermatology residency

Job description

Summary

New Mexico VA Health Care System is hiring a full‑time Dermatologist. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until July 13, 2026. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications will be January 26, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as‑needed basis until positions are filled.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship (non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA policy)
• English Language Proficiency: Physicians appointed to direct patient‑care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. §§ 7402(d) and 7407(d)
• Education: Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine obtained from a school approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• License: 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: Completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (including ACGME or AOA accredited programs; resident‑currently enrolled physicians may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) under certain conditions and must be fully licensed)
• Board Certification: Qualified candidates must be Board Certified/Eligible in Dermatology
• Faculty Eligibility: Must meet eligibility requirements for a faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of New Mexico based on qualifications and experience
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to physically and mentally perform the duties of a Physician under normal and emergent conditions, including moderate lifting 15‑44 lbs and over with assistive devices, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers with both hands, walking or standing up to 4 hours per day, repeated bending up to 1‑2 hours per day, rapid mental and muscular coordination, near vision correctable, hearing aid permitted
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Compensation and Benefits

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus) and Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan repayment program (eligible up to $200,000 over one to five years, subject to VHA approval)
• Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and a possible 5‑day paid CME absence)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% contributions by VA Insurance
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long‑term care (many programs portable into retirement)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Duties

• The NMVAHCS – Medicine Service is seeking two part‑time Physicians (Dermatology)
• Provide comprehensive dermatology care to outpatients, including evaluations, consultations, examinations, diagnosis, and follow‑up
• Document medical records and maintain correspondence
• Participate in electronic consultations (e‑consult) and telemedicine, improving access through tele‑dermatology and related technologies
• Perform minor procedures such as biopsies, shave biopsies, simple excisions, cryotherapy, and intraregional injections
• Educate patients and families about their conditions and care management
• Teach dermatology to learners, including medical students, residents, and other trainees
• Collaborate with primary care providers and subspecialty services to deliver patient care and training
• Engage in scholarly activity related to the faculty role
• Work schedule: part‑time days and hours to be discussed with the hiring manager