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Golden State Dermatology
Sacramento, California

Dermatology Physician

Dermatology 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$500K - $800K

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Sacramento J Street GSA - SACRAMENTO, CA 95819Salary Range: $500,000.00 - $800,000.00 Salary/year Dermatology Physician Opening Sacramento, 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.

Practice Highlights: Golden State Dermatology is rapidly growing with 45 locations across the Bay Area, Sacramento, California’s Central Valley & Southern California Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology practices in the state of California with a workforce of 130 providers Turn-key practice: large referral base already established as this practice has a 30 plus year history in the community Work alongside another board-certified dermatologist, practice also a part-time PA and a laser RN Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to work independently and have an entrepreneurial spirit Practice offers a unique opportunity to learn, use and do research on energy-based devices and light treatments Practice is located minutes from downtown Sacramento Advanced practice technology, group is on EMA (electronic medical record) Practice boasts a highly trained & dedicated support team with long tenure at this site High income potential (initial income guarantee and transition to production-based compensation) Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement plan w/ employer matching program Reimbursement for CME, state license and select memberships PTO plan Malpractice and tail coverage Compensation $500,000+ 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 within an established practice. Collaborate with a team of providers to deliver comprehensive skin, hair, and nail treatments.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a board-certified dermatologist with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work independently. Candidates must be self-starters capable of managing a turn-key practice with a large established referral base.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical dermatologySkin cancer treatmentAnti-aging treatments

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology Physician at Golden State Dermatology a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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 up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

For production-based offers, this specialty runs a typical 7,369 wRVUs per year (derived from CMS CPT-frequency data), and WeekdayDoc listings compensate a median of about $55 per wRVU — implying roughly $405k in production-based pay. For reference, the 2026 CMS Medicare conversion factor is $33.40 per RVU.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Dermatology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 337 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$455k≈ 0.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,056/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Golden State Dermatology

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k with Employer Match
CME Reimbursement
PTO