Dermatology Physician Position Available in Beautiful Kansas City

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description As the Kansas City VA Medical Center continues to grow, we are excited to welcome a motivated Dermatologist to our team in Kansas City. Kansas City is a dynamic and affordable place to live, known for its legendary barbeque, championship sports, thriving arts community, and family-oriented neighborhoods. At KCVA, you’ll find supportive colleagues, a healthy work-life balance, and the rewarding opportunity to serve those who have served our country The following duties are required of the position; they include, but are not limited to: - Provide diagnosis and treatment of adult patients presenting with dermatological diseases. - Perform dermatological procedures such as biopsies, skin excisions, cryotherapy, photodynamic therapy, and intralesional injections. - Provide evidence-based, comprehensive care in an outpatient clinical setting and provide consultation services in an inpatient setting or emergent need. - Provide telephone and e-consult consultations. - Perform a physical examination, review patient's medical data and order routine diagnostic imaging studies and labs when indicated. - Document observation, assessments, and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes. - Provide telehealth care via different modalities. - Work collaboratively with other specialties. - Follow VA directives and policies and KCVA Medical Staff Bylaws. - Provide direct clinical supervision of advance practice nurses, physician assistants, clinical trainees, and other staff as appropriate. - Actively involved in the education of other providers, staff, residents, and medical students. - Establish professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics. - This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule and assignments, as this is a 24/7 hospital and is an essential function of the position. Some positions require rotation of tours or indefinite work on non-administrative tours as established by the immediate supervisor or designee. - Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Dermatology Section Chief to whom this position reports. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. VA Benefits Paid Time Off: - 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave - 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation - 11 Federal holidays with pay annually - 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses Insurance: - Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available - Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA) - VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan - Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government - Long-term care insurance is available as an option Federal Retirement Plan: - VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan - How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary - Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000. - The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution - For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension - In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel - Disability Retirement - Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service Opening in 1952, the Kansas City VA Medical Center has a rich legacy of providing quality care to the men and women who have proudly served our nation America’s heroes. We consider it an honor and privilege to serve the health care needs of our Veterans.

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