Vail Health Hospital·Avon, Colorado
Provide comprehensive dermatologic services specializing in the precise removal of skin cancer tumors using Mohs micrographic surgery. Manage direct patient care, interpret histopathologic findings, and coordinate activities of nursing and support staff.
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here [https://www.vailhealth.org/about].
Vail Health-Colorado Mountain Medical is seeking a board certified dermatologist to join our team in beautiful Avon, Colorado. The ideal candidate should have experience (at least fellowship training) in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery About the opportunity:
Provides comprehensive dermatologic services specializing in the precise removal of skin cancer tumors using the Mohs micrographic surgery technique and functions as an independent healthcare provider.
1. Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. 2. Perform Mohs micrographic surgery procedures to remove skin cancer tumors. 3. Interpret histopathologic findings of tissue specimens obtained during surgery to assess tumor margins and ensure complete removal of cancerous cells. 4. Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. 5. Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention. 6. Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients. 7. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. 8. May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function. 9. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. 10. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. 11. As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. 12. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 13. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values 14. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. What you will need: Experience:
Board certification or eligibility in dermatology and/or dermatopathology
Fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery
Medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
• Medical Doctor or Doctor in Osteopathic Medicine
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Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay: $400,000—$500,000 USD
Requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree with board certification or eligibility in dermatology or dermatopathology. Must have fellowship training in Mohs micrographic surgery and 3 to 5 years of related experience.
Market context
In Colorado, physician openings in radiation oncology typically reflect steady demand at hospitals and specialty cancer centers, especially for candidates who can manage complex treatment plans and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. These roles are competitive because employers often look for board certification or eligibility, an active medical license, EMR experience, and strong patient management skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and recent radiation oncology experience before applying.
