Dermatology Physician Assistant

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a dermatology and plastic surgery practice serving communities in southern Colorado. Our mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. This mission drives everything we do from opening offices in underserved areas to sponsoring humanitarian projects to volunteering locally and abroad.

We have been recognized as one the top 3 large workplaces in Colorado Springs by the Gazette for six years in a row and as one of the top 150 workplaces in Colorado by the Denver Post for the last five years. Our provider team is a key part of our success, and we seek an outstanding physician assistant or nurse practitioner who will help create a great work environment.

Our Culture & Expectations

Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community and our world.

Because of our mission, we take care of patients like family:

• We are accessible by cell phone to our surgical patients.
• We respond to patient requests same day, and we add patients the same day if requested by a referring provider.
• We open offices in underserved areas to provide access to care. We accept Medicaid.
• We remain physician owned and operated, so that our physicians can have autonomy to practice medicine in a way they will be proud.

Because of our mission, we are generous in the community and world:

• We donate 100% of retail skincare profits to charities locally and internationally.
• We sponsor long-term projects in developing countries.
• We volunteer locally and send Vanguard teams on humanitarian volunteer trips.

Because of our mission, we take care of each other:

• Our medical providers and team embody our values of humility, integrity and excellence.
• We invest in our company culture, and we are ranked one of the top places to work in Colorado, as recognized by the Colorado Springs Gazette and the Denver Post.
• We seek providers who will step up to be leaders within the practice and become “captain of their own ship,” managing his/her own team. All medical providers must be actively involved in the hiring, training, mentoring, and management of their dedicated MAs and support staff. We also invest in our team members’ education and benefits so they can thrive professionally and personally.
• We support individuals living out their calling.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience as a medical provider, with at least 3 of those years practicing medical dermatology under the direct supervision of a board-certified dermatologist.
• Excellent references from prior supervising physician(s)

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is comprised of a guaranteed base salary and productivity bonus.

The compensation range is $143,000 to $200,000+. Compensation range is a combination of base salary and bonus for a full-time advanced practice provider. Most providers attain productivity bonus after the first full bonus year. The actual compensation will be based on the following factors: net collections, expense ratio, work experience, certifications, tenure, geography, and practice contribution. Additional benefits include medical benefits, 401K, paid time off, malpractice, and CME. Other benefits are in accordance with Vanguard’s benefits policy.

Medical Providers Who Thrive At Vanguard Embody The Following

• See their work as a calling.
• Are inspired to take care of patients like family and lead their teams well.
• Embody our values of humility, integrity and excellence.
• Give generously of their time and resources to help others.
• Share our mission to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to ***email_hidden***.

Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background check, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

We are always interested in connecting with talented providers who are passionate about delivering exceptional care. As our organization continues to grow, this posting will remain open to identify qualified candidates for current and future opportunities within our team.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a privately-owned medical practice that seeks to glorify God by serving patients and the community with humility, integrity, and excellence. Vanguard’s mission is to make a positive impact on our patients, our community, and our world. As a faith-driven organization, Vanguard will support and undertake initiatives and endeavors that support and further Vanguard’s stated purpose, mission, and values.

Vanguard Skin Specialists strives to be a workplace of choice for professionals who see medicine as a calling. We value employees (referred to as “team members”) who come from all walks of life and religious backgrounds. Team members are not required to share or practice the founders’ religious beliefs and have the right to excuse themselves from any function which compromises their own religious convictions. Any experience of distress or felt discrimination must be reported to HR or a direct supervisor immediately.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.