Dermatologist

Dermatologist- Physician Opportunity – Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System

Description:  The Dermatologist is responsible for assuring the most effective delivery of dermatological care while meeting and exceeding compliance standards. The Dermatologist will provide expert consultation and treatment to patients in the outpatient Dermatology Clinic as well as perform procedures as appropriate.

Our dermatologists offer expert treatment for a range of conditions that affect skin, hair and nails—from acne to psoriasis to skin cancer. We also offer skin cancer screening and education. Additionally, we offer regular clinic visits and dermatologic surgery for Veterans. Our board-certified dermatologists provide treatment of medically necessary skin conditions, including skin cancer and rashes, referrals for complex conditions, and teledermatology, which provides patients with quick access to expert opinions.

Practice Highlights:

• Working in outpatient Dermatology clinics, inpatient consultation, and teaching.
• Medical and surgical Dermatology.
• Teledermatology with teledermoscopy.
• Working closely with Dermatology Residents, NP's and PA's.
• Working closely with medical subspecialties.
• Participating and presenting at local conferences and teaching programs.
• Reviewing records and co-signing notes.
• Participating in quality assurance programs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Preferred Experience:

• Board certified in dermatology.

Benefits Highlights:

• Salary range: $306,000 - $400,000 per year
• Regular salary increases and annual performance bonuses
• 50-55 days of paid time off (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, up to 5 days for CME)
• Three-tiered Federal retirement program (vested after 5 years) with VA contributing 16.6% to FERS and up to 5% matching for the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) (401k)
• Federal health/dental/vision/long-term care insurance offered
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contracts and no significant restrictions on moonlighting

Interested physicians may respond with their CVs. 

Thank you!

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America’s Veterans and provide them with excellent health care.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System consists of three divisions: a major medical and surgical tertiary care facility, a behavioral health facility, and a community living center and a Veterans recovery center, all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics.

The city of Pittsburgh has been repeatedly ranked as the most livable US city by such publications as The Economist, Places Rated Almanac, and Forbes Magazine. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers a unique opportunity to practice in a leading US medical community within an affordable and thriving city.