Dermatology [h1.location_city]

As the Kansas City VA Medical Center continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a motivated Dermatologist to our team in Kansas City.

Kansas City is a dynamic and affordable place to live, known for its legendary barbeque, championship sports, thriving arts community, and family-oriented neighborhoods. At KCVA, you ll find supportive colleagues, a healthy work-life balance, and the rewarding opportunity to serve those who have served our country

The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to :

• Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with dermatological diseases.
• Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, skin excisions, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and intralesional injections.
• Provide evidence-based, comprehensive care in an outpatient clinical setting and provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need.
• Provide telephone and e-consult consultations.
• Perform a physical examination, review patient's medical data and order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs when indicated.
• Document observation, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes.
• Provide telehealth care via different modalities.
• Work collaboratively with other specialties.
• Follow VA directives and policies and KCVA Medical Staff Bylaws.
• Provide direct clinical supervision of advance practice nurses, physician assistants, clinical trainees, and other staff as appropriate.
• Actively involved in the education of other providers, staff, residents, and medical students.
• Establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics.
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24 / 7 hospital and is an essential function of the position. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor or designee.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Dermatology Section Chief to whom this position reports. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.

VA Benefits

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Opening in 1952, the Kansas City VA Medical Center has a rich legacy of providing quality care to the men and women who have proudly served our nation America s heroes. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve the health care needs of our Veterans.