Dermatology - Physician

Dermatology - Physician at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Veterans Health Administration summary :

A board-certified Dermatologist providing expert medical and surgical care for skin, hair, and nail conditions within the VA Healthcare System. The role involves outpatient clinics, inpatient consultations, teledermatology, teaching, and participation in quality assurance and educational programs. Benefits include competitive salary, generous paid time off, federal retirement plans, and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

Dermatologist- Physician Opportunity – Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System

Description :

The Dermatologist is responsible for assuring the most effective delivery of dermatological care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Dermatologist will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the outpatient Dermatology Clinic as well as perform procedures as appropriate.

Our dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect skin, hair and nails—from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education. Additionally, we offer regular clinic visits and dermatologic surgery for Veterans. Our board-certified dermatologists provide treatment of medically necessary skin conditions, including skin cancer and rashes, referrals for complex conditions, and teledermatology, which provides patients with quick access to expert opinions.

Practice Highlights

Working in outpatient Dermatology clinics, inpatient consultation, and teaching.

Medical and surgical Dermatology.

Teledermatology with teledermoscopy.

Working closely with Dermatology Residents, NP's and PA's.

Working closely with medical subspecialties.

Participating and presenting at local conferences and teaching programs.

Reviewing records and co-signing notes.

Participating in quality assurance programs.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm

Preferred Experience :

Board certified in dermatology.

Benefits Highlights :

Salary range : $306,000 - $400,000 per year

Regular salary increases and annual performance bonuses

50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME)

Three-tiered Federal retirement program (vested after 5 years) with VA contributing 16.6% to FERS and up to 5% matching for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (401k)

Federal health / dental / vision / long-term care insurance offered

Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided

No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Keywords :

dermatology physician, board-certified dermatologist, teledermatology, skin cancer treatment, medical dermatology, dermatologic surgery, VA healthcare system, outpatient clinic, patient care, dermatology education