This is a (100%) full-time position involving the provision of Dermatology clinical care as well as supervision of dermatology residents. Such activities include, but are not limited to: diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic skin conditions; full-scope dermatology procedures including biopsies, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), intralesional injections, excisions, and dermoscopy; oversight of phototherapy services; inpatient consult services.
Clinical Functions - Provides independent evaluation and management of a panel of patients with acute and chronic dermatologic conditions. - Perform new patient dermatology consultations, return visits, telephone/telehealth follow-up visits, and collaborate with referring providers. Establish comprehensive plans of care based on clinical findings and current standards of care. Establish mutual goals with patients and families.
- Perform the full range of outpatient dermatologic procedures including, but not limited to: skin biopsies (shave, punch, excisional), cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), intralesional corticosteroid injections, excision of benign and malignant lesions, dermoscopy, patch testing, and phototherapy oversight.
- Prescribe medications based on patients' clinical status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapeutic response, including systemic agents, biologics, and immunosuppressants as clinically indicated. - Order and interpret diagnostic tests including, but not limited to, skin biopsies/pathology, laboratory studies, and appropriate radiology studies.
- Collaborate with pharmacy regarding non-formulary and high-risk meds in order to provide safe and timely care. - Refer appropriately to other specialties as needed (e.g., General Surgery, ENT, Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Ophthalmology, Dermatopathology). - Communicate findings and management plans clearly to patients, surrogates, and referring providers through timely, accurate documentation in VistA/CPRS/Oracle Health (Cerner) EHR.
Education and Training - Serve as preceptor and educator for dermatology residents, medical students, rotating through the service under affiliation agreements with Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and other affiliated institutions. - Participate in and deliver Grand Rounds, case conferences, journal clubs, and continuing medical education (CME) activities. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified individual. 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.
Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact VISN15EDRP@va.gov, 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 Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4pm Monday - Friday
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.
Brandy.molitor@va.gov · 314-766-0929
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $340000 – $365000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-07.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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