Asst/Assoc Clin Dermatology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 21
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 215,000-258,000

Position Summary

The Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons is seeking a new or mid-career physician as Assistant Clinical Dermatologist or a seasoned physician as Associate Clinical Dermatologist specialized in Pediatric Dermatology. This position will involve working at a new, large multi-specialty medical practice in Westchester White Plains, adjacent to New York City.

In this role, you will participate in providing the highest level of care to pediatric patients seeking dermatological care.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities (Both Positions)

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Deliver exceptional, specialized patient care with consistently excellent outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues supporting their professional development and growth.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives, including quality improvement and patient safety efforts.
• Engage in continuing medical education (CME) and maintain relevant advanced certifications.
• Serve as a trusted resource for complex cases and high-acuity patients.
• Achieve and maintain high patient satisfaction scores.
• Meet or exceed productivity targets.
• Meet performance expectations for quality and access metrics

Key Responsibilities (Associate Clinical Dermatologist Position)

The Associate Clinical Dermatologist will exhibit sustained excellence in clinical practice while taking on a leadership role. This individual will lead initiatives that improve clinical care, enhance healthcare systems, and optimize clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery (e.g., practice-based improvement projects). Additionally, this role includes documented leadership responsibilities, such as serving as a program director, committee chair, or project lead.

• Lead initiatives to improve clinical workflows, patient outcomes, or healthcare delivery systems.
• Act as a liaison between clinical staff and organizational leadership, ensuring alignment of goals.
• Oversee clinical teams or programs, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Mentor peers and junior physicians in clinical care, leadership, and professional development.
• Represent the department or institution in professional or public-facing roles.

Criteria for Promotion:

• Demonstrated leadership roles, such as program director, committee chair, or project lead.
• Evidence of sustained clinical excellence and innovation in practice.
• Significant contributions to institutional goals through service, leadership, or advocacy.
• Strong endorsements from peers, department leaders, and institutional leadership.
• Consistently high patient satisfaction scores.
• Achievement of or exceeding productivity targets.

Please submit a CV, cover letter and references with your application.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor in Medicine (M.D.) or equivalent
• Board certified in dermatology or board eligible
• New York State Medical License
• 0-5 Years Post Graduate Training
• 5-10 Years Post Graduate Training (Associate Clinical Dermatologist Position) 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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