Summary

VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a part-time Dermatologist with knowledge in all areas of general Dermatology to join an expanding practice in the Jamaica Plain clinics. Proficiency with Medical Dermatology is essential for this role. Preference will be given to candidates with Laser and Photodynamic Therapy familiarity. This position will work closely with Dermatology residents from academic affiliates such as the Boston Medical Center and Tufts Dermatology Residency programs.

Duties

VA Boston is looking for a Board-Certified Dermatologist who can treat patients with a variety of skin conditions, ranging from acute to chronic and benign to malignant. This position is part-time and located in Jamaica Plain, MA.

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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.

The ideal candidate must have experience using diagnostic techniques to identify diseases and providing consultative care for patients with skin, hair, nails, and other dermatological conditions. As a Dermatologist, the candidate will be responsible for treating skin diseases, recommending treatments, providing skin health advice to patients, and creating treatment plans based on diagnostic results and patient medical history/records. The candidate may also perform non-invasive surgical procedures for dermatological cases as needed.

Other duties may include, but not be limited to:

• Assist in tele-dermatology along with other providers
• Submit consult request and patient notes into the Computerized Patient Records System (CPRS) - this is the electronic health record used at VA Boston
• Review laboratory, radiology, procedural, and consultative reports
• Communicate normal and abnormal results to patients
• Complete encounters according to VA business rules

You are expected to become a leader who collaborates well with other staff to improve patient outcomes, educating patients on preventive care techniques and communicate important health information effectively and compassionately.

Work Schedule: Part Time. Work Schedule may be discussed during interview process.

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