This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. 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
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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 The Charleston VAMC is seeking an ABMS board-certified or board-eligible Dermatologist, Board Certified MOHS surgeon, to provide high-quality, compassionate care to our nation's Veterans.
This role offers the opportunity to practice medicine with purpose-addressing complex dermatologic needs while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have served our country. Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Performs and records dermatologic history and physical examinations, including full skin exams, and records data from clinic visits.
Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages Veterans with dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Performs Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers, including intraoperative histopathologic evaluation and reconstructive closure as needed. Enters progress notes in the computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.
Provides medical and surgical care encompassing acute and chronic dermatologic conditions and appropriate preventive care (e.g., skin cancer screening) for both male and female Veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, including skin biopsies and pathology review, medications, and laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.
Provides timely follow-up on pathology results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted dermatology and Mohs surgery protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State law.
Educates patients concerning dermatologic conditions, skin cancer risk, recommended treatments, and post-surgical wound care. Consults other specialties as appropriate (e.g., plastic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology), according to service agreements. Performs and records dermatologic history and physical examinations, including full skin exams, and records data from clinic visits.
Evaluates, consults, develops diagnosis, and manages Veterans with dermatologic conditions, with an emphasis on skin cancer diagnosis and treatment. Performs Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancers, including intraoperative histopathologic evaluation and reconstructive closure as needed. Enters progress notes in the computerized medical record and completes workload documentation in a timely manner.
Provides medical and surgical care encompassing acute and chronic dermatologic conditions and appropriate preventive care (e.g., skin cancer screening) for both male and female Veterans. Orders diagnostic tests, including skin biopsies and pathology review, medications, and laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient.
Provides timely follow-up on pathology results and patient inquiries, including completion of view alerts, secure messages, and other patient communications. Determines medical assessment and develops treatment plans according to accepted dermatology and Mohs surgery protocols. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary and in accordance with Federal and State law.
Work Schedule: Part-Time, Monday-Friday, 24 hours a week, subject to change based on applicant and agency needs.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated.
NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities.
The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $370000 – $400000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This is a 24 hours, subject to change based on applicant and agency needs. position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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