Dermatology Physician
Listed compensation
$500k-$800k
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Job Description
- Job Location: Berkeley GSA - BERKELEY, CA
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $500000.00 - $800000.00Salary/year
- Location: Berkeley & Albany, CA 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 50+ locations across Northern, Central and Southern California Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology groups in the state of California with a workforce of 130+ providers Practice in the heart of the East Bay of Northern California.
Just across the bridge from San Francisco, minutes to downtown Oakland and a short drive to San Jose This market has a high demand for dermatologic services – split time between our Berkeley and Albany sites (10 minutes apart) Brand new clinical space in Albany: work alongside three experienced board-certified dermatologists; two of the physicians are not accepting new patients.
Berkeley has one board certified dermatologist and two PAs with a 30-day backlog Mohs surgeons are employed directly by group for seamless referrals and continuity of care; primary Mohs clinic is in Walnut Creek and offering Mohs weekly in our Berkeley clinic EMA (our electronic medical record) is industry leading and optimized specifically for dermatology practices Excellent in-house dermatopathologists & path lab located in Walnut Creek Practice boasts a highly trained & dedicated support team 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 Relocation Malpractice and tail coverage Income of $500K - $800K+ (based on FTE) Requirements: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology California Medical License 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 across Berkeley and Albany locations. Manage patient conditions related to skin, hair, and nails while utilizing advanced EMR systems and support staff.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology and hold a valid California Medical License. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and the ability to work in a collaborative, high-volume clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
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.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $500k–$800k | Dermatology median $450k (middle half $425k–$525k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$587k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in California | 75 active | 368 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology hiring demand | #25 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed |
| New Dermatology listings | 153 in the last 30 days | 130 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology pay trend | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Golden State Dermatology | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$405k | $55/wRVU × 7,369 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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