An Opportunity To Transition Into Dermatology (Pa / Np Preceptorship)

Vanguard Skin Specialists is a growing multi-specialty practice with eight locations throughout southern Colorado. We seek a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our team. This is an opportunity for an exceptional candidate to transition from primary care into dermatology.

The Opportunity
Vanguard is a growing multi-specialty practice including dermatology, dermatopathology, Mohs surgery, plastic surgery and aesthetics. You will be joining a practice with a strong reputation for quality patient care and a great work environment. Vanguard is proudly rated one of the best places to work in Colorado Springs (Gazette) and Colorado (Denver Post).
This position is designed for PAs and NPs who have practiced primary care for at least four years. This is a paid preceptorship in dermatology with our team of physicians. You will spend 18 to 24 months learning medical dermatology in a private practice setting. Upon successful completion, you transition fully onto our dermatology provider team.
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Transition to Dermatology
The training will take place over a two-year time period, although exceptional candidates may progress at a faster rate.
The first six months will be learning the basics and seeing patients alongside teaching physicians. This phase also includes mastering all MA clinical tasks. That will be a critical skill in order to train and lead your future team of MAs. The next six months will be seeing patients with a high degree of supervision. The second year will be gradually expanding scope of practice for dermatology conditions, under the supervision of a dermatologist.
At the end of 18-24 months, the expectation is for the candidate to remain as a member of our dermatology provider team. This is a position for medical dermatology; it does not include aesthetic medicine or plastic surgery.

Compensation and Benefits
Compensation:
During the 18-24 month preceptorship period:

• Phase 1 (typically months 1-6): $80,000/year
• Phase 2 (typically months 7-12): $100,000/year
• Phase 3 (typically months 13-24): $120,000/year

Following 18-24 month preceptorship:

• Base salary $140,000 plus generous productivity bonus.

Benefits:

• Medical, vision, dental
• Paid illness leave, childbirth leave, bonding leave
• 5 weeks paid time off
• Fees to gain SDPA certification as a dermatology PA
• $2,000/year CME budget
• 401K

Schedule
During initial two years:

• This is a full-time position of 5 days/week. Training will entail rotations with various physicians.

After two years:

• Primary office assignment will be Pueblo, CO.
• Option to work 4, 4.5, or 5 days

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Currently live and serve patients in southern Colorado.
• Active license to practice as a PA or NP in Colorado.
• Have at least 4 years of full-time experience as an advanced practice practitioner, preferably in primary care. Exceptions may be granted for individuals who successfully completed Vanguard’s 2-year pre-health program prior to PA school.

Medical providers who thrive at Vanguard embody the following:

• Embody Vanguard values of humility, integrity and excellence.
• See their work as a calling.
• Are inspired to take care of patients like family and lead their teams well.
• Share our mission to make a positive impact on our patients, community, and world.

Application Process
Step 1: Screening

• We will schedule a 30-minute Zoom meeting with qualified applicants based on resume.
• Send cover letter and resume to Leisle Chung, [email protected]

Step 2: Interview & Reference

• Candidates will interview with 1-2 physicians.
• We will request contact information for three professional references. These should include at least one prior supervising physician and can include any of the following: practice administrator, physician familiar with your work, prior program director.

Step 3: Onsite

• We conduct additional interviews onsite.
• Candidates will spend at least 20 hours shadowing 1-2 of our physicians. These shadow hours can be spread across 3 to 4 days.

We will add up to two candidates in May 2023. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.

To Apply: Email Leisle Chung, [email protected], with your CV.

Physical Working Conditions

• Meet all physical and cognitive requirements to practice medicine in an office setting.
• Able to identify color on a computer.
• Proficiency with electronic health records.
• Communicate accurately, effectively and frequently both verbally and in written format.
• Able to sit, stand, and perform duties for >10 hour stretches of time.

Offers for employment will be contingent on successful pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include a background checks, drug screen, employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening, and full COVID-19 vaccination is required by start date unless a religious or health exemption applies.

Vanguard Skin Specialists is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.