Enjoy true Southern Hospitality and make a difference in Veterans Care! Dermatologist needed in
Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: November 29, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description 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
moonlighting. Professional Development: Up to 5 days’ paid leave
and reimbursement of $1,000 per year. Malpractice: Free liability
protection with tail coverage provided Preferred Experience: Board
Certified in Dermatology Experience working with health
professional trainees. Familiarity with a VA and/or academic
setting. Must be a U.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 living. Outdoor Activities: Hunting,
fishing, abundant recreational opportunities and more. 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
community. 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.
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