Dermatologist (Rolla)
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a full-time, permanent job for a dermatologist (skin doctor) with the Veterans Health Administration at a new VA clinic in Rolla, Missouri. The doctor will see Veteran patients, give consultations to staff at the Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, and help train residents and medical students. There is 1 vacancy under an open continuous announcement, so the job may be filled before the closing date.
It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the job is filled another way. It stays open until vacancies are filled, and qualified applicants are referred as they become available.
Can you apply?
Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.
- Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. Non-citizens may be hired only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Veterans' preference applies when qualifications are about equal.
What you would do
- Diagnose, treat, and manage patients in general dermatology.
- Provide outpatient exams and dermatology consultations, including teledermatology.
- Give clinical consultation to staff at Harry S Truman VAMC.
- Share after-hours call duty with other section physicians on a rotation.
- Teach residents and medical students.
- Complete medical records and take part in quality reviews.
Do you qualify for VM-15?
With experience: Residency training is required. You can qualify with an approved residency, or with one year of approved post-medical school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S. Board certified or board eligible is preferred.
With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved medical school. Foreign medical graduates must meet the approved school rules set by ECFMG.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
How to apply well
What to send:
- CV and/or resume
- Other supporting documents if requested later
- DD-214 showing dates and character of service if claiming veterans' preference
- SF-15 with proof if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume, CV, and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may hurt your chances.
Tips for this job:
- List any board certification or board eligibility, since it is preferred.
- Send a CV or resume that shows your residency training and licenses. The 2-page resume rule does not apply to this job.
- If you claim veterans' preference, send your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15 with proof.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, listed as 8-430pm. Shares after-hours call duty with section physicians in rotation.
Incentives and relocation: Sign-on bonus is not authorized. Student loan repayment may be available through the Education Debt Reduction Program, with awards up to $200,000. Former EDRP participants cannot apply for this incentive. The job also lists an annual performance bonus and possible CME reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship
- Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
- Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Background and security investigation
- Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
- Pre-employment physical with listed physical requirements
- Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved exemption
- Possible probationary period
We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.
Job details
- Salary
- $350,000 – $400,000 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VM-15 · VA medical and dental
- Location
- Rolla, Missouri
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Not Required
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Medical Officer (0602)
- Announcement
- CBSS-13102347-27-JM
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