Physician - Dermatology

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be September 9, 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates every week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn7edrpfacilitycoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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) 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 Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs and records dermatologic history and physical examinations, including full skin exams, and records data from clinic visits. Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages Veterans with dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Performs Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers, including intraoperative histopathologic evaluation and reconstructive closure as needed. Enters progress notes in the computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner. Provides medical and surgical care encompassing acute and chronic dermatologic conditions and appropriate preventive care (e.g., skin cancer screening) for both male and female Veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, including skin biopsies and pathology review, medications, and laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Provides timely follow-up on pathology results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted dermatology and Mohs surgery protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State law. Educates patients concerning dermatologic conditions, skin cancer risk, recommended treatments, and post-surgical wound care. Consults other specialties as appropriate (e.g., plastic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology), according to service agreements. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Part-Time, 20 hours/negotiable based on agency and applicant needs. (subject to change based on agency needs)

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