Dermatologist - Portsmouth, NH
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Job Description
Dermatologist – Portsmouth, NH
Optima Dermatology is seeking a Board Certified / Board Eligible General Dermatologist to join our practice in Portsmouth, NH. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice alongside some of the region’s leading dermatologists in a patient-first, physician-led environment.
Why Optima?
At Optima Dermatology, our mission is to revolutionize skin care by creating the best possible experience for patients, providers, and staff. Our approach ensures that physicians can focus on what they do best—delivering exceptional care—while our practice support and centralized functions handle the rest. You will be equipped with the tools, support and autonomy to excel clinically and professionally.
Position Highlights
Top-tier Compensation and Benefits Packages: Competitive salary, collections structure, sign-on and 100% covered health insurance
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside leading dermatologists, Mohs Surgeons, dermatopathologists, and the Optima leadership team to help grow and build the best dermatology group in the region
Innovative Tech & Analytics: Monthly dashboards and transparency, advanced analytics to optimize workflows and patient care, and a highly efficient EMR
Talented Support Teams: A robust MA staffing model, biologics coordination, on-site practice management and comprehensive back-office resources
Join Us
Optima Dermatology is growing rapidly across multiple states, with Portsmouth representing our exciting expansion. If you’re looking for a physician-led, growth-oriented group where you’ll have the support, autonomy, and resources to thrive, we’d love to connect.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality general dermatological care to patients in a physician-led environment. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including Mohs surgeons and dermatopathologists to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology. The role requires a commitment to patient-first care and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative practice setting.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist - Portsmouth, NH at Optima Dermatology a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Dermatology — ranked against 345 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Hampshire is 104.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.5% of New Hampshire clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
New Hampshire has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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Living in Portsmouth
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $916k
- Typical market rent
- $3,068/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 108.3
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.