Dermatologist Position Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVA) is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Dermatologist to serve as Section Chief of Dermatology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a physician-leader to shape the direction of a growing dermatology service while providing hands-on clinical care to the Veterans who have served our country. As Section Chief, you will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive strategic growth of the section, and ensure Veterans receive timely, high-quality dermatologic care - all while enjoying the stability, mission, and work-life balance the VA is known for.
Duties:- Clinical Care
- Provide outpatient dermatologic care and inpatient/emergent consultations, including telephone and e-consults
- Perform dermatological procedures: biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and intralesional injections
- Diagnose and treat the full spectrum of adult dermatological conditions
- Leadership & Administration
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the section's growth
- Oversee credentialing, privileging, and performance evaluations for direct reports
- Ensure timely completion of peer reviews, service-level reviews, and patient advocate complaints
- Coordinate daily dermatology coverage across inpatient, outpatient, and procedural services
- Serve as (or appoint) the Dermatology residency site director
- Mentor, retain, and support division staff, fostering a positive team culture
- Lead regular staff meetings on clinical policies, priorities, and goals
- CollaborationProvide clinical supervision to medical trainees
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams and hospital leadership to meet performance measures
- Represent Dermatology in Medical Center and VISN-wide initiatives
- ResearchOpportunities to participate in research.
