Dermatologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in N. Las Vegas, NV

The Las Vegas Veterans Administration  is seeking highly qualified, motivated, dynamic Dermatologist to join our fantastic team!   

Scope of practice for the Dermatologist physician include, but is not limited to:

1. Provides patient-centered, high-value, cost-effective, team-based dermatologic care utilizing both the art and science of medicine.

2. Perform various dermatologic skills and treatment to include biopsy and excision of skin lesions, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, chemotherapy of dermatological conditions, prescription of PUVA light therapy, etc.

3. Qualifies for a faculty appointment with one or more and our affiliated academic institutions.

4. Demonstrates ability to teach medical students, medical residents, and other students who rotate on the dermatology service.

5. Demonstrates ability to participate in clinical research and other academic activities as assigned, both within VA and our affiliated academic institutions.

6. Participates in hospital and medical staff activities such as accreditation requirements, quality assessment, quality improvement projects, committee assignments, etc.

7. Demonstrate interpersonal skills that enhance the effectiveness and accomplishments of the service.

8. Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills that are commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.

9. Demonstrates ability to function within the parameters set by VA with regard to consult management, utilization of order sets, documentation in CPRS, and other requirements of the VA's electronic medical record system.

10. Demonstrates ability to function within a large complex organization that requires cooperation with multiple services, including community care, prosthetics service, medical administration, medical records, group medical practice, etc.
 

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

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