Langley AFB Hospital, VA – Dermatologist

Dermatology Clinic

The performance hours of the MTF are as follows: Monday through Friday. Eight (8) hours with a one (1) hour lunch period. Duty hours will be between 0730 and 1630.

Qualifications:

Degree/Education:

Must hold a Doctor of Medicine Degree or a Doctor of Osteopathy Degree from approved school of medicine or osteopathy.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support

ACLS

Experience:

Minimum one year working in an accredited hospital/clinic as a dermatologist

Board Certification:

Must be current board certified by the American Board of Dermatology or American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology

Licensure/Registration:

Must have completion of a residency or fellowship in dermatology acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF is mandatory.

Duties:

• Orients new patients to the clinic/hospital environment.
• Provides individualized patient teaching on appropriate topics to include preventative healthcare and health maintenance.
• Records treatment, procedure rendered, and observed effects.
• Prepares and administers medications in accordance with scope of practice and training.
• Recognizes and responds to emergencies and performs basic and advanced life support measures.
• Adheres to infection control procedures including use of personal protective equipment, disposal of waste, aseptic technique, high level disinfect.
• Ensures all equipment is properly assembled, operates, cleaned and stored at the end of each work shift. Ensures preventive maintenance and routine cleaning are performed as directed.
• Performs medical records reviews and applies appropriate protocols and guidelines to determine medical needs.
• Maintains patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy as required.
• Prepares and submits administrative reports.
• Participates in training and continuing education programs for new procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Ensures a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate, professional, interpersonal relationships with co-workers, families, peers, and other team members.
• Perform a full range of physician services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF.
• Direct, perform, or assist in the instruction of other health care professionals within the scope of the clinical privileges or responsibilities.
• Examine, diagnose, treat or prescribe courses of treatment within the scope of training, experience, and privileges.
• Provide preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
• Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
• Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.