Physician - Dermatologist

Dermatologist

Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with dermatological diseases. Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, skin excisions, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and intralesional injections. Provide evidence-based, comprehensive care in an outpatient clinical setting and provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need. Provide telephone and e-consult consultations. Perform a physical examination, review patient's medical data and order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs when indicated. Document observation, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes. Provide telehealth care via different modalities. Work collaboratively with other specialties. Follow VA directives and policies and KCVA Medical Staff Bylaws. Provide direct clinical supervision of advance practice nurses, physician assistants, clinical trainees, and other staff as appropriate. Actively involved in the education of other providers, staff, residents, and medical students. Establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics. This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital and is an essential function of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Dermatology Section Chief to whom this position reports. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments.

Opportunities to participate in research.