Physician - Dermatologist Mohs Surgeon (Recruitment & EDRP Authorized)

Dermatologist, Board Certified Mohs Surgeon

The Charleston VAMC is seeking an ABMS board-certified or board-eligible Dermatologist, Board Certified MOHS surgeon, to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our nation's Veterans. This role offers the opportunity to practice medicine with purpose-addressing complex dermatologic needs while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our country.

Major duties/responsibilities for this position 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: Part-Time, Monday-Friday, 24 hours a week, subject to change based on applicant and agency needs.