Job Summary:

The Dermatologist will diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases or other conditions of the skin.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Instruct interns or residents in diagnosis and treatment of dermatological diseases.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough skin examinations and records patients health histories. Diagnoses and treats pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, melanoma and skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, athletes foot, moles, psoriasis, and skin cancer.
• Counsels patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness, or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
• Performs incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma and skin surgeries to improve appearance, make early diagnoses, or to control diseases such as skin cancer.
• Prescribes hormonal agents or topical treatments such as contraceptives, spironolactone, antiandrogens, oral corticosteroids, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide, and antibiotics. Provides therapies such as intralesional steroids, chemical peels, and comodo removal to treat age spots, sun damage, rough skin, discolored skin, or oily skin.
• Recommends diagnostic tests based on patients histories and physical examination findings. Evaluates patients to determine eligibility for cosmetic procedures such as liposuction, laser resurfacing, and microdermabrasion, and performs procedures as required.
• Reads current literature, talks with colleagues, and participates in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in dermatology.
• Refers patients to other specialists as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of medicine and specific concepts related to dermatology.
• Good visual color determination;ability to match or detect differences among colors including shades of color and brightness.

Education and Experience:

• An MD or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a medical internship and medical residency at an accredited medical facility.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require walking and prolonged periods standing and moving.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.