Summary

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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed
• Current - full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training - approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification
• (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education - the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) - in the list published for the year the residency - or fellowship if applicable - was completed
• OR (2) One year of post medical school training (internship - first year of residency - or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States
• OR (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement) - which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Additional Requirement: Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology
• Preferred Experience: Board certified or board eligible in Dermatology
• Significant experience in dermatological diagnosis and treatment - including inpatient and outpatient care - with a compassionate understanding of the unique healthcare needs of veterans
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing personalized - patient-centered care for conditions such as skin cancers - psoriasis - dermatitis - chronic wounds - immune skin diseases - and infectious skin diseases
• Experience working in outpatient and academic settings - as well as clinical research experience - particularly within VA/DoD healthcare systems
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: In accordance with OF 178: This position requires visual acuity - keen hearing - clear distinctive speech - and manual dexterity
• This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking - standing - stooping - sitting - bending - pulling - and pushing
• Transferring patients and objects may be required
• The incumbent may be exposed to cryogenic gasses - UV and LED illumination - infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to wear protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures
• The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium - dementia - or psychiatric disorders
• The incumbent must be a mature - flexible - sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations - able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

Duties

• **This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT and will remain open until August 3rd - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be June 10th - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: Part-Time
• Schedule to be determined by supervisor - based on facility needs
• 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 Providers are board-certified Dermatologists with significant clinical
• Providers will provide clinical and some administrative services at the Mather VAHCS and the teledermatology program within VANCHCS
• Providers are expected to document into CPRS in a timely manner - participate in Process Improvement/Quality Assurance projects and participate in usual Medical Staff activities
• Administrative duties may consist of assisting with clinic scheduling - managing UCD resident scheduled rotations - and management of investigator-initiated research programs - planning for efficient patient management
• Provider is expected to maintain Joint Commission readiness
• Major Duties/Responsibilities: Clinical - 70%: Provide care delivery for dermatologic medical needs
• The type of care is served to the Veteran population - with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population including but not limited to: skin cancers - psoriasis - dermatitis - chronic wounds - immune skin diseases - infectious skin diseases - hair and nail disorders
• Major function of the position includes diagnosis and management of skin disorders
• A major focus is in preventive medicine with focus on the achievement of positive outcomes for patients - improve coordination of care - decrease clinic waits or delays - and appropriate use of resources
• Provide direct patient care to include - but are not limited to: history and physicals - medication management - evaluation of diagnostic tests and treatment planning - biopsies and surgical procedures - laser treatments
• Teledermatology image reading and interpretations (some providers) Share in consult triage
• Share in on-call responsibilities
• Administrative - 10%: Some providers have different administrative responsibilities that may include: Engaging with Nursing staff to provide optimal interactions and patient care
• Oversight and management of the Dermatology Resident program Other duties as assigned
• Education -10%: Instructing and educating Dermatology - Family Practice - Internal Medicine Residents rotating and UC Davis medical students
• Participation/attendance in Dermatology Grand rounds and other department educational opportunities
• Research- 10%: Carry out funded research projects - both clinical and bench
• Funded programs may include those funded by VA Merit awards - Industry ­sponsored awards - Foundation grants - or funding by other Federal institutions (NIH - DARPA - DOD)
• For those providers who do not engage in funded research - their clinical duties are increased to 80%