Physician (Dermatology Section Chief)

<p>The Dermatology Section Chief serves as the clinical and administrative lead for Dermatology services at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The incumbent is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based dermatologic care across outpatient clinics, procedural dermatology (excluding Mohs micrographic surgery), inpatient consults, and teledermatology.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>NOTE: This announcement will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be sent to the hiring manager every two weeks. This announcement may close prior to the closing date listed if a selection has been made. The Section Chief ensures access, continuity, patient safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with VHA directives while fostering education, scholarly activity, and interprofessional collaboration. This facility does not provide Mohs micrographic surgery. The Section Chief will establish and manage safe, timely referral pathways for Mohs and select advanced dermatologic oncology procedures via VISN tertiary partners and/or community care, ensuring continuity and follow-up. Duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical Care Provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and management of acute and chronic dermatologic conditions for Veteran patients. Perform dermatologic procedures excluding Mohs: shave, punch, and incisional biopsies; benign and selected malignant lesion excisions; cryotherapy; ED&C; intralesional injections; phototherapy oversight; patch testing where available. Conduct inpatient and ED consults; support hospitalist and surgical teams in dermatologic co-management. Utilize teledermatology (store-and-forward and video visits) to expand access across the facility and CBOCs. Coordinate dermatopathology services, ensuring timely and accurate pathologic interpretation and follow-up. Manage referrals for advanced derm-oncology care and all Mohs cases to VISN centers and/or community care; ensure documentation, communication, and follow-up plans are established prior to referral completion. Leadership & Administration Lead strategic planning, service design, and operational oversight for the Dermatology Section. Develop and manage clinic templates, panel size, provider schedules, and procedural blocks to meet access targets. Oversee staffing, recruitment, onboarding, competency validation, mentoring, and performance appraisals for dermatology staff. Collaborate with Medicine Service leadership, Group Practice Management, Business Office, Telehealth, Pharmacy, and Nursing to optimize workflows and resource allocation. Steward equipment, supply formularies, and minor capital requests; support P&T matters relevant to dermatology. Lead policy development and routine review (e.g., procedural safety checklists, biopsy tracking, pathology reconciliation). VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN9HREDRP@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: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>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.