Physician (Regular Ft) - Chief, Dermatology

The VA St. Louis Health Care System is recruiting for Full-time Chief of Dermatology located within Specialty Care Service at our John Cochran Division. The Chief of Dermatology provides administrative leadership, advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management of Veterans with dermatologic disease in the outpatient clinic setting. The position emphasizes quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the VA mission.

The incumbent provides the full range of Dermatology physician services and is responsible for oversight of all dermatologic care delivered within the service, including care rendered by residents, and support staff. This is a (100%) full-time position involving the provision of Dermatology clinical care and service-level administrative leadership. These services will be rendered in a thoughtful and resource-effective manner consistent with VA policies and the highest standards of medical care. Such activities include, but are not limited to: diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic skin conditions; full-scope dermatology procedures including biopsies, MOHS surgery, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), intralesional injections, excisions, and dermoscopy; oversight of phototherapy services; inpatient consult services; patient and family education; consulting and collaborating with other health care providers; prescribing medications and adjunctive modalities; appropriate referrals to other specialties; care coordination between service lines; and communication with patients and/or their appropriate surrogates regarding findings and management plans. In addition to clinical duties, the Chief of Dermatology exercises supervisory and administrative authority over the Dermatology Service, including management of staff, budget, scheduling, quality metrics, and accreditation compliance. The incumbent must demonstrate strong leadership, advanced clinical and assessment skills, and the ability to function independently in executive decision-making and problem solving. The Chief works in close collaboration with the Medicine Service Line Chief, affiliate leadership, staff physicians, dermatology nursing staff, and dermatology residents. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified individual. 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. Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN15EDRP@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 0800 -1630

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/examination. 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.