Full Time Dermatologist
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: November 1, 2025
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Job Description:
Make a Difference in Veteran Care While Enjoying the Vibrant
Life in Louisiana! The Southeast Louisiana VA Health Care Network
is dedicated to advocating for a whole health system of care in
each of our Medical Centers. This innovative approach empowers and
equips our veterans to take charge of their health and well-being,
allowing them to live life to the fullest. As part of this dynamic
team, you will be instrumental in creating personalized health
plans for our veterans, fostering healing relationships and
environments, and connecting them back to their community. This
aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission
Statement to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional
healthcare that improves their health and well-being. Key
Responsibilities: Typical shift M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm, Inpatient
consults nights, weekends, and potentially from home (one call);
evenly distributed amongst all academic faculty Provide
high-quality dermatologic care in high-volume inpatient and
outpatient settings Opportunity to provide virtual care in
tele-dermatology consultation hub Supervising, teaching, and
mentoring residents and medical students Perform clinical and
translation research in conjunction with Tulane and LSU Schools of
Medicine Limited travel to two clinical locations when necessary
Qualifies for the Education Debt Reduction Program (up to $200K
over a 5-year period) What We Offer: Competitive Salary: $300,000 -
$350,000 Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26
days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal
holidays, and potential 5-day paid absence for CME. Retirement
Benefits: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and a
federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA. Comprehensive
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care,
with many programs carrying into retirement. Flexibility: No
physician employment contract and no significant restriction on
Professional Development: Up to 5 days’ paid leave and
reimbursement of $1,000 per Malpractice: Free liability protection
with tail coverage provided Preferred Experience: Board Certified
in Dermatology Experience working with health professional
Familiarity with a VA and/or academic Must be a S. Citizen.
Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not
found Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or
surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States
or District of Columbia. Living and working in Southeast, LA:
Louisiana offers a unique blend of cultural amenities and a high
quality of life. Highlights include: Affordable Living: Enjoy a
lower cost of living with a high standard of Outdoor Activities:
Hunting, fishing, abundant recreational opportunities and Rich
Cultural Scene: Vibrant arts, festivals, music scenes, museums, and
an array of dining options. Discover the Cajun difference. Warm
Community: Friendly Southern hospitality and a strong sense of If
you are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of
veterans and looking for an enriching living experience, contact me
today! krysta.earhart@va.gov Note: If you have previously applied
for this position, your application has already been reviewed.
Keywords: Department of Veterans Affairs, New Orleans , Full Time Dermatologist, Healthcare , New Orleans, Louisiana
