Dermatologist - New Orleans VA | Up to $350K + $200K Loan Repayment

Description

The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans is looking for a full-time Academic Dermatologist to join our team. You'll provide comprehensive dermatologic care to our veteran population while supervising residents from Tulane and LSU Schools of Medicine. This is a great opportunity if you're passionate about clinical care, teaching, and research. Plus, you may qualify for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Deliver high-quality dermatologic care in outpatient and inpatient settings, covering general dermatology, complex medical dermatology, and cutaneous oncology
• Supervise dermatology residents during most patient care sessions and provide inpatient consults with residents
• Participate in teledermatology consultations through our robust virtual care hub
• Teach and mentor dermatology residents and medical students, lead didactic sessions, journal clubs, and tumor board discussions
• Conduct clinical and translational research in collaboration with the VA Research Center and affiliate institutions
• Travel weekly to surrounding CBOC facilities to staff clinics as needed

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state or territory
• Completed ACGME or AOA-accredited residency training in Dermatology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Dermatology
• Proficiency in spoken and written English

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Education Debt Reduction Program: Up to $200,000 in student loan repayment
• Generous paid time off: 50 to 55 days per year, including annual leave, sick leave, federal holidays, and CME time
• Retirement benefits: Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting plus 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Comprehensive insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care coverage (many plans carry into retirement)
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases
• Free malpractice liability protection with tail coverage
• Up to $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified physicians
• No employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting