Physician - Dermatology Section Chief

Job description

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

Collaboration

Provide 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

Research

Opportunities to participate in research.

Worksite address

kansas city, MO, 64101, US

Who can apply

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