Physician (Dermatology) Section Chief

Physician (Dermatology) Section Chief Join the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in the Specialty Medicine Service Line. Reporting to the Chief of Specialty Medicine and indirectly to the Chief of Medicine, the Dermatology Section Chief provides consultation services and follow-up of medical sub‑specialty patients in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting. Responsibilities Participates and manages a diverse Dermatology Team that provides comprehensive care to include diagnosis, treatment, follow‑up, and education of patients with Dermatologic conditions in inpatient/outpatient settings Documenting patient encounters and coding of visits accurately and in a timely manner Evaluating, triaging, and prioritizing Dermatology consult requests to ensure timely care for patients Performing excisional or diagnostic skin biopsies and minor skin surgeries Reviewing images from the store and forward program to make treatment recommendations or determine the urgency of face‑to‑face evaluations Supervising providers in the dermatology section, including performance reviews and evaluations; ensuring providers are informed of and adherent to VA policies and procedures Ensuring efficient operations of the dermatology section and dermatology clinics Advancing the clinical, educational, and research missions of VA Participating in multidisciplinary/facility‑level process improvement teams, workgroups, and committees as requested Coordinating care at VA or non‑VA referral centers for patients requiring services not provided at the facility, such as MOHS surgery Completing CME as required to maintain competency in Dermatology, medical licensure, and board certification HIPAA, Privacy and Security and other mandatory VA training in a timely manner Performing other duties as appropriately assigned. Basic Requirements United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Board Certified/Eligible in Dermatology. Must meet eligibility requirements for a faculty appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine with Loyola Medical Center and the Stritch Medical School based upon qualifications and experience. For more information on this qualification standard, please visit: Additional federal employment incentives/offerings include: Educational Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) school loan repayment Competitive starting salary with forgivable sign‑on loans (bonus) available Excellent benefit package, including paid relocation, government malpractice coverage with tail coverage, federal pension and eleven paid holidays and much more. For information on physician benefits, visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics