Physician (Dermatology) GP-0602-14

Overview This position is located at the Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for candidates new to federal service. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates new to federal service. Advanced In Hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Salary range: $123,077 to $336,000 per year. Benefits: Downtown San Diego is located on San Diego Bay. Balboa Park encompasses several mesas and canyons to the northeast, surrounded by older, dense urban communities including Hillcrest and North Park. To the east and southeast lie City Heights, the College Area, and Southeast San Diego. To the north lies Mission Valley and Interstate 8. The communities north of the valley and freeway, and south of Marine Corps Air Station Mirmar, include Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Navajo. Stretching north from Miramar are the northern suburbs of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, and Ranch Bernado. The far northeast portion of the city encompasses Lake Hodges and the San Pasqual Valley, which holds an agricultural preserve. Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights occupy the northwest corner of the city. To their south are Torrey Pines State Reserve and the business center of the Golden Triangle. Further south are the beach and coastal communities of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Ocean Beach. Pont Loma occupies the peninsula across San Dego Bay from downtown. The communities of South San Diego (an Enclave), such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, are located next to the Mexico-United States border and are physically separated from the rest of the city by the cities of National City and Chula Vista. A narrow strip of land at the bottom of San Diego Bay connects these southern neighborhoods with the rest of the city. San Diego has one of the top‑ten best climates in the United States and has one of the two best summer climates in the country as scored by The Weather Channel. San Diego area has been variously categorized as having either a semi‑arid climate or a Mediterranean climate. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year‑round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9‑13 inches annually). Responsibilities Provide comprehensive dermatologic evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for active‑duty service members, retirees, and dependents in a high‑volume outpatient clinic. Evaluate and manage acute dermatologic emergencies such as severe drug reactions, blistering disorders, vasculitis, and complex infections. Observe resident clinical encounters, procedures, and inpatient consultations. Perform dermatologic procedures including biopsies (shave, punch, excisional), cryotherapy, electrodessication and curettage, intralesional injections, phototherapy oversight, and minor surgical excisions. Provide dermatology consultation services to inpatient units, emergency departments, and operational units. Qualifications Who may apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physician (Dermatology): Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada, accredited by an approved accrediting body. A foreign medical degree must demonstrate equivalence by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, issuance of a fifth pathway certificate, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Licensure: Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory. Graduate Training: At least one year of supervised experience in a clinical setting (internship or first year of residency) following the completion of a medical degree. Residency Training: Successfully completed the required accredited residency training in Dermatology, with a minimum of 4 years of equivalent experience and training. Experience cannot substitute for required specialty residency training. If you are selected for a Physician position, a salary quote will not be provided at the time of the initial job offer. The salary determination process begins after the initial job offer is accepted; the Activity Compensation Panel will add base pay and market pay to determine your starting salary, which will be provided once approved. Salary for physician positions is based on a tier scale, determined by the position specialty, grade, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr Defense Health Agency (DHA)