Description
Northport VA is hiring a Part Time Dermatologist:
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Providing direct hands-on patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings using evidence-based medicine. Assessing patients for acute illnesses. Managing chronic and acute dermatologic diseases.
Supervising and teaching dermatology residents in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Overseeing mid-level practitioners, such as nurse practitioners, to ensure that the highest quality of dermatologic care be available to veterans. This includes periodic assessment of staff and resident proficiencies.
Experience and proficiency in outpatient dermatologic procedures. This involves overseeing resident participation in these procedures including but not limited to cryosurgery, intralesional injections, skin biopsies, simple excisions and closures, and electrodessication and curettage. Additionally, experience with and interest in performing light treatments including narrow-band UVB, patch testing, photodynamic therapy, and chemical peels is desirable.
Interest in participating in academic activities including supervision of dermatology residents from Stony Brook University and teaching medical students.
Providing teledermatology services primarily via VA Video Connect as well as other mobile applications as deemed necessary.
Exceptional ability to work collaboratively with others both within the Division of Dermatology as well as other members of the Northport VAMC community.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Providing appropriate patient and family member teaching and education.
Utilizing the Computer Patient Records System (CPRS) for entering and signing of consultations, progress notes, and medical orders. Completing consultations, progress notes and accurate coding of encounters in a timely fashion. Ensuring accurate documentation of medical assessments and observations.
Maintaining familiarity and compliance with hospital infection prevention policies and procedures.
Following up with patients and communicating test results to them in a timely fashion. Providing clinical guidance over the phone and by Secure Messaging as needed.
Participation in accreditation requirements, quality improvement programs, chart reviews and peer review.
Consultation with other specialists when their expertise is needed for diagnoses, treatments or procedures. The provider shall inform patients of the required consult.
Work Schedule : Monday, Thursday, Friday 8am-4:30pm
Salary Range: $290,000.00 to $330,000.00 Per Year (This is a part time position - the salary will be pro rata - part time hours)
Additional Requirement: Board Certification
Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
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EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN2EDRPCoordinators@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
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
Tarsha Thomas
347-255-7815
TARSHA.THOMAS@VA.GOV
Compensation Information:
$290000.0 / Annually - $290000.0 / Annually
Details:
Please note that the Compensation Range is full time rate. This position is part time and salary is pro rata. Tour of Duty is Monday, Thursday & Friday.
Starting At: 290000.0 Annually
Up To: 330000.0 Annually
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