Physician (Dermatology)

Job Description This role is situated at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California.Position Title: Physician (Dermatology)Incentives: A recruitment or relocation bonus MAY BE available for candidates who are entering Federal service for the first time.Salary negotiations MAY BE possible for those new to Federal employment.Advanced In Hire (AIH) MAY BE granted to exceptionally qualified individuals.Salary Range: $123,077 to $336,000 annuallyBenefits Overview:San Diego, located on the picturesque San Diego Bay, offers a vibrant urban environment. Balboa Park features various mesas and canyons to the northeast, surrounded by established neighborhoods such as Hillcrest and North Park. To the east and southeast, you will find City Heights, the College Area, and Southeast San Diego. Mission Valley and Interstate 8 lie to the north, while communities like Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, and Navajo are situated south of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Further north, the suburbs of Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, and Rancho Bernardo extend into the area. The far northeast includes Lake Hodges and the San Pasqual Valley, known for its agricultural preserve. The northwest corner features Carmel Valley and Del Mar Heights, with Torrey Pines State Reserve and the Golden Triangle business center located just south. Coastal neighborhoods such as La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, and Ocean Beach are further south, while Point Loma is positioned across the bay from downtown. The southern enclaves of San Diego, including San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, are adjacent to the Mexico-United States border and are separated from the rest of the city by National City and Chula Vista. A narrow land strip at the bottom of San Diego Bay connects these neighborhoods to the city.San Diego boasts one of the top ten climates in the United States, recognized for having one of the best summer climates according to The Weather Channel. The area is classified as having either a semi-arid or Mediterranean climate, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with the majority of rainfall occurring between December and March. The city enjoys a temperate climate year-round, averaging 201 days above 70 °F and experiencing low annual rainfall (9–13 inches).ResponsibilitiesKey Duties:Conduct thorough dermatological assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for active-duty personnel, retirees, and their dependents in a busy outpatient clinic.Manage acute dermatological emergencies, including severe drug reactions, blistering disorders, vasculitis, and complex infections.Supervise resident clinical interactions, procedures, and inpatient consultations.Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies (shave, punch, excisional), cryotherapy, electrodessication and curettage, intralesional injections, phototherapy oversight, and minor surgical excisions.Offer dermatology consultation services to inpatient units, emergency departments, and operational teams.QualificationsEligibility: Open to U.S. CitizensTo be considered for this position, candidates must fulfill the educational and experiential criteria outlined below. Experience includes both paid and unpaid roles, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, community, student, social). All qualifying experience, including volunteer work, will be credited. Your resume should clearly detail your relevant experience; if qualifying through education, transcripts will be required as part of your application.Basic Requirements for Physician (Dermatology):Degree: A Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from an accredited institution in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by recognized bodies such as the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. For foreign medical degrees, equivalency to U.S. accredited schools must be demonstrated through permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.Licensure: Candidates must hold a current, unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.Graduate Training: Following the attainment of a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, candidates must have at least one year of supervised clinical experience, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program in an accredited institution.Additional Qualifications:Residency Training: Applicants must have successfully completed an accredited residency in Dermatology, along with equivalent experience and training totaling at least four years. Experience cannot substitute for the required residency training.Salary Determination: If selected for the Physician role, a salary quote will not be provided during the initial job offer. The salary determination process will commence after the job offer is accepted, involving the Activity Compensation Panel to establish your starting salary based on base pay and market pay. This information will be shared once approved. Physician salaries are tiered based on specialty, grade, and location.