Physician – Section Chief of Dermatology – Aurora, CO

Have you ever wanted to care for America's Veterans and give back to those who have given so much for us? If so, the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, CO, has an opportunity for you! We are looking for a dynamic and committed physician leader to join our team as Chief of Dermatology. This opportunity has a combination of clinical, administrative, educational, and research roles. Administratively, you will report to the Chief of Medicine and will serve as the primary supervisor of the Dermatology Section. Join our dedicated team and share in our commitment to providing excellent care to our Veterans and their families every day.

Position Information:

This physician leader will be assigned to our Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, CO. As the Chief of Dermatology, you will oversee the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the skin, hair, nails, and mucus membranes. This is a general dermatology practice and has flexibility, depending on candidate’s interests, experience, and track record. We provide comprehensive dermatologic services including general dermatologic surgery, general dermatology, teledermatology, phototherapy, dermatopathology, allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis, wound/ tissue repair, some laser procedures, and research time (if grant supported). As staff acquire new skill sets, we can expand services offered to include the likes of patch testing, Mohs, etc. You must qualify for an academic appointment at our affiliated university, University of Colorado (CU), Denver.

The ideal candidate must be a highly effective communicator, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization, and able to successfully partner with facility leadership and other services. They should have a passion for maintaining the highest quality standards and developing a team for growth.

Requirements

• Must be U.S. Citizen (Non-Citizen May Be Considered IAW VA Policy)
• Must have current, active & unencumbered US State Medical License (any State)
• Ideal candidate will be Board Certified in Dermatology
• Ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years’ leadership experience

Facility Information: 

The Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center is a welcomed step forward in meeting the increased health care needs of today's Veteran population. This facility replaced the Denver facility of 670,000 square feet with a new state of the art campus of approximately 1.2 million square feet on 31 acres, providing many new services to Veterans. The Aurora, Colorado location is located on the southeast corner of the former Fitzsimons Army Base just off Interstate 225, immediately west of RTD's light rail station and neighboring Children's Hospital and the University of Colorado Anschutz Health Care Campus. Leading edge technology is designed into every aspect of the new campus, bringing Veterans high quality health care well into the 21st century. Guiding principles for the new campus include patient safety, improving the Veteran's health care experience, promoting the family's role in care delivery, and protecting our environment through green design. The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System's specialized personal care epitomizes excellence in health care, delivered through a unique combination of medical center-based and local community-focused medicine, that brings innovative and leading-edge care to Veterans throughout the region. 

Community Information:

Experience popular destinations without leaving home! Between blue skies, four seasons, and low humidity, the weather in Colorado caters to most. Even life-long residents can agree that in Colorado, there are always new experiences to be had. Between world-class destinations and services for hiking, camping, rock-climbing, white-water rafting, fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and more, it’s impossible to ignore the possibility of adventure. With a pronounced fitness culture and multiple major sports teams, Colorado is a great place to live and breathe an athletic lifestyle. In the capital alone, Denverites can see professional-level football, hockey, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. As a state replete with, and to a large degree reliant upon, transplants and tourists, people can typically expect friendly treatment and a welcoming environment.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $335,000 to $377,000 and includes biennial longevity pay increases

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40hrs/wk; Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage of the dermatology consultation service in rotation with other staff Dermatologists.

Recruitment or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Position Eligible

Performance Bonus: up to $15,000 or 7.5% (whichever is less) annually

Annual Paid Time Off: includes 26 days’ of vacation with pay, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays observed and CME

Retirement and 401k: Retirement Plans includes Federal Employee Retirement System (Pension Plan) and Thrift Savings Plan (401k) with 5% matching

About the VA:

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 clinical sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territories.

Contact: 

Crystal.Keeler@va.gov

VHA National Recruitment Consultant

About Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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