Physician - Dermatologist

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.

Physical Requirements

This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity.

This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing.

The incumbent may be exposed to cryogenic gasses - UV and LED illumination - infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures.

The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders.

The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Summary

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.

Duties

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until August 3rd - 2026.

The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 10th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks.

Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.

VHA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

VHA Physician Total Rewards

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Work Schedule: Part-Time

Schedule to be determined by supervisor - based on facility needs

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

Providers are board-certified Dermatologists with significant clinical

• Providers will provide clinical and some administrative services at the Mather VAHCS and the teledermatology program within VANCHCS
• Providers are expected to document into CPRS in a timely manner - participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in usual Medical Staff activities
• Administrative duties may consist of assisting with clinic scheduling - managing UCD resident scheduled rotations - and management of investigator-initiated research programs - planning for efficient patient management
• Provider is expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clinical - 70%: Provide care delivery for dermatologic medical needs
• The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population including but not limited to: skin cancers - psoriasis - dermatitis - chronic wounds - immune skin diseases - infectious skin diseases - hair and nail disorders
• A major function of the position includes diagnosis and management of skin disorders
• A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources
• Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - biopsies and surgical procedures - laser treatments
• Teledermatology image reading and interpretations (some providers)
• Share in consult triage
• Share in on-call responsibilities
• Administrative - 10%: Some providers have different administrative responsibilities that may include: Engaging with Nursing staff to provide optimal interactions and patient care
• Oversight and management of the Dermatology Resident program
• Other duties as assigned
• Education - 10%: Instructing and educating Dermatology - Family Practice - Internal Medicine Residents rotating and UC Davis medical students
• Participation/attendance in Dermatology Grand rounds and other department educational opportunities
• Research - 10%: Carry out funded research projects - both clinical and bench
• Funded programs may include those funded by VA Merit awards - Industry sponsored awards - Foundation grants - or funding by other Federal institutions (NIH - DARPA - DOD)
• For those providers who do not engage in funded research - their clinical duties are increased to 80%