Dermatology Physician

DermatologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$440k-$600k

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Job Description

Job Details:

Job Location: Sparks GSA - Sparks, NV, Salary Range: $440000.00 - $600000.00Salary/year, Full-Time Dermatology Physician Opening – Reno, Nevada About Golden State Dermatology (GSD) Who we are: Golden State Dermatology (GSD) is led and majority owned by physicians, we have assembled a team of renowned experts committed to providing the ultimate patient experience.

Offering an independent model of practice to empower you with the support and resources to be your best. Through our network of providers dedicated to the pursuit of clinical excellence, we are expanding our community-based network to increase access to high-value dermatology care at affordable prices.

What we do: We are a leading medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology group specializing in conditions of the skin, hair and nails, Mohs micrographic surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, surgical and non-surgical cosmetic skincare, anti-aging, body contouring, and plastic surgery.

We offer state-of-the-art treatments for everything from acne to Mohs surgery, as well as popular cosmetic services including Ultherapy, Fraxel, SmartLipo, BOTOX® and filler, CoolSculpting and CoolTone, and laser tattoo removal.

Why we are different: We offer a unique clinical environment that retains the essence of being in a private practice without the headaches and burdens of managing your own business. This allows you to focus on what matters most, caring for your patients.

With an advanced EMR system specific to dermatology and dedicated support staff, we ensure an efficient and high-quality experience for our providers to practice medicine.

Highlights: Golden State Dermatology is rapidly growing with 55 locations across California, Utah, Nevada and Colorado Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology groups on the West Coast with a workforce of 130+ providers The clinical location is in Sparks, NV (part of the Reno metropolitan area) - this is a brand new clinic with one PA and one MD Reno is a gateway to major outdoor recreation: you can ski in the morning, kayak in the afternoon, and catch dinner downtown.

Beautiful Lake Tahoe is less than an hour drive, with endless outdoor activities, dining, and shopping. The economy in Reno is growing with median home prices in the $500,000 range.

Live in a city with high-level amenities and proximity to world class recreation, yet avoid the extremes of other metropolitan cities and congestion.

No income state tax Unique opportunity for anyone interested in being the lead physician of a new practice without the financial risk or administrative responsibilities – opportunity to create the practice of your dreams!

EMA (our electronic medical record) is industry leading and optimized specifically for dermatology practices Excellent in-house dermatopathologists & path lab High income potential (initial income guarantee and transition to production-based compensation) Benefits: Health Insurance Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement plan CME, license, membership dues PTO Malpractice and tail coverage Income Range: $440,000 to $600,000+ GSD strongly encourages employees to receive the COVID-19 primary series vaccination.

Golden State Dermatology participates in the E-Verify program. E-Verify is a free, web-based system that allows employers to confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.

It does this by comparing information from an employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA). Golden State Dermatology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology care to patients in a new clinical setting. Serve as the lead physician for the practice while utilizing an advanced EMR system and dedicated support staff.

Requirements

The role requires a qualified Dermatology Physician to lead a new practice in Sparks, NV. Candidates must be capable of performing a wide range of dermatological procedures and managing patient care effectively.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medical DermatologySurgical DermatologySkin Cancer TreatmentAnti-aging TreatmentsAcne Treatment

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Golden State Dermatology holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 3 active listings.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$440k–$600kPhysician median $475k (middle half $418k–$530k)229 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$520k in purchasing powerNevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All physician listings in Nevada161 active22,453 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNevada physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $68k) · 7% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology hiring demand#25 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed
New Dermatology listings153 in the last 30 days130 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physician pay trend (all specialties)−2.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Golden State Dermatologysilver tier, 77/100Top Employers work-life index3 active listings
Implied production pay~$405k$55/wRVU × 7,369 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Nevada figures use all physicians: too few Nevada Dermatology postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$520k midpoint, that is roughly $21k–$36k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Dermatologist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

10 jobs
6
<$495k
2
$495k-565k
1
$618k
1
$702k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
70% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
30%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dermatologist | Colorado Springs

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$358k-$702k
#2

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Endeavor Health · Arlington Heights, Illinois

$300k-$618k
#3

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$450k-$550k
#4

Medical Dermatologist

$400k-$500k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 357 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Golden State Dermatology

Hospitals and Health Care
Walnut Creek, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
CME Allowance
License and Membership Dues
PTO
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
No Nevada State Income Tax

Living in Sparks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$504k≈ 1.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,140/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Reno, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.