As the community's primary dermatologist at Good Shepherd Medical Center, you will have the unique opportunity to help build your team from the ground up. Rather than inheriting established staff dynamics or navigating the politics of an existing department, you'll collaborate with leadership to recruit and develop a cohesive team aligned with your vision for dermatological care. This staffing approach allows you to create a practice culture that emphasizes your preferred balance of efficiency, thoroughness, and patient experience.
From day one, you'll have access to an advanced practice provider who will work collaboratively with you to extend your clinical impact. Unlike practices where APPs function independently with minimal physician oversight, this partnership will be structured according to your preferences, allowing for supervision levels and workflow integration that match your practice philosophy.
While establishing a new specialty service, you'll join a supportive medical community eager to welcome dermatological expertise. Good Shepherd Medical Center fosters a collaborative culture where providers work together to deliver comprehensive care.
The current dermatology care model relies on visiting specialists from the Tri-Cities who provide limited coverage three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). This arrangement creates significant access challenges for patients and fails to meet the community's growing dermatological needs. Your full-time presence will transform access to care while providing the consistent coverage that visiting providers cannot deliver.
This position offers the rare opportunity to establish your ideal practice environment with supportive leadership and dedicated staff. As the first full-time dermatologist in the community, you'll transform access to care while building a team aligned with your vision for dermatological excellence.