Dermatologist BC/BE

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Northport
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Northport VA is hiring a Part Time Dermatologist:The Dermatologist will be responsible for consultative services and developing treatment plans for the management of Veterans in outpatient and Telemedicine. The incumbent will provide evaluations and treatment recommendations regarding patients with dermatology conditions. The incumbent should have strong interpersonal skills to establish professional working relationships with other clinicians and staff throughout the facility and the Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).The staff Dermatologist will be responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Provide comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and education of patients with Dermatologic conditions in the outpatient setting.
• Complete documentation and coding of visits accurately and timely.
• Evaluate, triage, and prioritize Dermatology consult requests to ensure timely care for patients.
• Perform excisional or diagnostic skin biopsies and minor skin surgeries.
• Conduct telemedicine visits for patients in outlying clinics.
• Review images from store and forward program to make treatment recommendations or determine urgency of face to face evaluation.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned, such as peer reviews, Compensation and Pension evaluations, and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluations (OPPE).
• Coordinate care at VA or non-VA referral centers for patients requiring services not provided at the facility such as MOHS surgery.
• Attend staff meetings and service on committees, process improvement teams and workgroups as requested.
• Completes CME as required to maintain competency in Dermatology and medical licensure.
• Completes HIPAA, Privacy and Security and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner
• Resident Training and Peer ReviewsWork Schedule: Monday - Friday Part TimeSalary Range: $290,000.00 to $330,000.00 Per YearAdditional Requirement: Board CertificationReference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. .Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): .EDRP Authorized: Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistancePay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increasesPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage providedContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Questions About This Job Contact:Tarsha Thomas347-255-7815Compensation Information:$290000.0 / Annually - $290000.0 / AnnuallyStarting At: 290000.0 AnnuallyUp To: 330000.0 Annually

Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, West Babylon , Dermatologist BC/BE, Healthcare , Northport, New York