Physician - Dermatology

Dermatology Provider

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties of the provider:

• Provides Dermatology procedural services along with consultation services and follow up care of Dermatology patients in the outpatient setting at the VA Medical center in Rapid City.
• Supports the Dermatology Advance Practice Providers (including Physician Assistants and/or Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners) in the Dermatology department to discuss challenging procedural, diagnostic and/or therapeutic scenarios as needed.
• May be tasked to travel to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the Specialty Care (SC) Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) Director.
• May be tasked by the SC ICC Director to participate in facility Committees where subject matter expert knowledge of Dermatology may be beneficial.
• Provides Electronic Consultation services (E-Consults) and reviews consults for determination if appropriate for Care in the Community or local/regional VA services.
• Acts as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave.
• Assists with administrative efforts pertinent to the Dermatology department and service that may be assigned by SC ICC Director to expand Dermatology services offered and/or comply with Facility, VISN or national initiatives/directives. Examples of initiatives may include assistance with Clinical Restructuring Requests to add MOHS services for the facility and enhance delivery of chronic disease management programs in Dermatology.
• Completes clinical documentation in all areas in accordance with facility policy. Prohibited abbreviations shall not to be used.
• Completes administrative work in accordance with facility policy and assigned deadlines.
• Ensures quality of care always meets professional standards.
• Works within their privileges at all times, unless necessitated by an emergency.

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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

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Additional information may be provided during the interview process.