The clinic itself is housed in a newly remodeled standalone building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of exam and procedure rooms, designed to enhance patient care and provider efficiency. Each provider operates within exam room "pods," which include a provider office, nurse station, three exam rooms, and procedure rooms. There are a total of seven provider pods, 21 exam rooms, and 9 procedure rooms providing ample space for patients and staff. The clinic also includes a lab area, light therapy rooms with PDT units and a UV booth, a surgical prep room, and other utility spaces, ensuring comprehensive care capabilities.
The ideal candidate must hold a medical degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in dermatology, and possess a valid state medical license. The need is for general medical Dermatology.
The expected work schedule is highly flexible, typically spanning four days a week (Monday-Thursday) with no call requirements. Providers can choose their preferred schedule and patient load, promoting a balance between professional commitments and personal pursuits. Most providers see anywhere from 25-40+ patients per day depending on their comfortability. The clinic’s operating hours are designed to support work-life balance, with most providers working Monday through Thursday, while some stagger their schedule to include Friday for extra production.
Benefis Health System serves a vast geographic area known as the "Golden Triangle," extending to the Canadian border. This expansive service area ensures a steady stream of patients, providing an opportunity for the new dermatologist to quickly build a robust practice as we have a catchment area of over 270,000 people.
Reporting structure within the clinic is streamlined, with the dermatologist reporting to the onsite clinic manager. Regular meetings with the highest-level physician and administrative leadership ensure smooth operations and provide a positive platform. This supportive leadership structure is designed to foster a collaborative environment where providers can focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
Benefis Health System emphasizes a culture of teamwork and mutual respect, creating a positive and fulfilling work environment. The clinic recently invested $70 million into Epic EMR, demonstrating the health system's commitment to using advanced technology to improve patient care and streamline operations. The dermatology clinic receives a high volume of referrals, with over 500 in queue, both internally from Benefis providers and externally from across the large geographic area it serves. This ensures that the new hire will have a full schedule from the outset, with the flexibility to ramp up gradually to get acclimated at their comfortability level.
Overall, the dermatology position at Benefis Health System offers a unique blend of professional fulfillment and personal satisfaction, with a focus on providing excellent patient care in a supportive and state-of-the-art clinical environment.