Physician (Dermatology) w/Recruitment-Relocation Incentive/EDRP

Dermatologist Position

This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until January 15, 2027, or until all positions are filled. The first cut-off date is November 2, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. Applicants will remain active for 3 months after their initial application is received and/or updated. After that time, you must update your application through your USAJobs account if you would like to be made active again for possible consideration during the open period.

The Dermatologist will provide services to VA North Texas Health Care System - Dallas VA Medical Center, Fort Worth Outpatient Clinic, and Sam Rayburn Memorial Veteran Centers. The responsibility of the physician includes but is not limited to:

• Core privileges include: history and physical, occult blood testing, preparing treatment plans, treatment and/or consulting for diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the skin, mucous membranes, hair, and nails.
• KOH smear, biopsy, cryotherapy, excision of skin lesions, and electro-desiccation of skin lesions. Skin grafts and flaps.
• Focuses on researching, diagnosing and treating skin disorders and diseases.
• Complete patient examinations and may perform minor skin surgeries. Job duties also entail prescribing topical medication for skin problems.
• Performs dermatological procedures as there are many factors influencing the choice of treatment:
  • Type of skin cancer or noncancerous or precancerous growth
  • Location, size, number, and aggressiveness of the tumor
  • Patient's general health
  • Side effects, possible complications, benefits, and cure rate of a procedure
  • Dermatologist's experience and familiarity with a particular procedure

The staff dermatologist has the following responsibilities:

• Examinations - Evaluates patients by examining thoroughly. Appropriate clinical, laboratory and other pertinent data is obtained to determine care the patient is provided.
• Therapeutic Ability -- Prescribes appropriate and timely treatment; applies indicated therapeutic procedures; recognizes and assesses changes in behavior, symptoms, signs, and other pertinent facts about the patient and modifies plan of treatment when indicated. Recognizes own capabilities and limitations.
• Effectiveness in Emergencies -- The incumbent is readily available; and quick in recognizing emergency situations and taking timely necessary action. Has active certification in BLS, ACLS, or both as required by facility Bylaws.
• Consultations and Specialty Skills -- Recognizes the need for consultation and utilizing facility or clinic specialty skills in diagnosis and treatment. Responds to inpatient/outpatient consultations in a timely manner, documents consultations according to procedure and is actively engaged with the primary team or clinician in collaborating on the patient's care and management.
• Record keeping - records the History/Physical and other examinations and changes in patient's status promptly. Clear, accurate, and adequate clinical records are kept current and completed at time of discharge. The treatment plan is clearly stated. The physician is fully knowledgeable of and utilizes the Computerized Patient Record System. All progress notes, orders are to be completed and signed daily.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday (7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.)

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified individuals.

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance.

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