Dermatologist opportunity at the Beckley VA Medical center

The  Beckley VA Medical Center  is looking for a  Dermatologist  to join our team.  The Beckley VAMC is small enough to connect with the patients but big enough to still have some of the newest equipment available. At the Beckley VA Medical Center, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.

Physicians lead change toward greater progress in Veteran care spanning all areas of medicine. With access to state-of-the-art technologies and pioneering research opportunities, they challenge the boundaries of health care to develop innovative treatment options that improve patient outcomes. VA fosters excellence through mentorship, leadership, and educational programs, giving physicians the tools they need to serve Veterans best. 

Duties:

• Evaluate and treat skin conditions and interpret studies.
• Be an integral member of the Dermatology clinic and provide medical oversight.
• Interpret skin lesions, diagnose, treat, or recommend treatment for diseases of the dermis system.
• Provide care for conditions including, evaluating patients' skin condition, assess and updating patients' medical history, keeping a record of patients' symptoms,
• Analyze all information regarding skin health conditions, prescribe medication, inform patients about available treatments, monitor the effectiveness of skin treatments,
• Conduct non-intrusive medical surgeries, educate patients on preventive skin care, refer patients to other specialists if needed.
• Attend conferences and seminars to learn about new medical techniques and topics and provide inpatient treatment or recommendations of treatment through consultation to other providers in the ICU, ED or inpatient hospital setting.
• Direct patient care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Provide diagnosis and treatment for adult patients presenting with conditions that are applicable to his/her practice, training, experience or current competence.
• Provide treatment of skin diseases and disorders in an outpatient setting, provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need.
• Perform minor procedures per credentialing and privileging approvals.
• Order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive:  Authorized to qualified candidates
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 restrictions on moonlighting
Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Subject to change depending on the needs of the service.

Whole Health is an approach to health care that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their life to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and wellbeing.   As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.

Beckley,  WV is a hidden gem of a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia. Because of its location, on Interstate 77 & Interstate 79, Beckley is known as the gateway to southern WV.  It is rich in natural beauty, sweeping mountain views and cool, and rushing mountain streams.

Beckley is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. We have hiking, fishing, hunting, whitewater rafting, mountain bicycling, kayaking, and several ski resorts and much more. We have multiple state parks with lots of amenities, as well as the National New River Gorge Park that are located right outside your front door.

Please contact John Pownall  to submit your CV or with any questions you may have regarding this opportunity.