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Chicago, Illinois

Dermatologist

DermatologyIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$250K - $300K

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Dermatologist

Professional

Chicago, IL, US

Salary Range: $250,000.00 To $300,000.00 Annually, varies based on experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide general dermatology services for a growing patient base.

As part of a highly-trained team, you’ll provide general dermatology services for a growing patient base. You’ll join a state-of-the-art practice with cutting-edge technology, including EMA Modmed (Modernizing Medicine) – a top ranked, specialty-specific EHR and engagement tool. This is a full-time position requiring at least 24 practice hours per week (3-4 days).

You’ll enjoy a competitive salary with benefits, great professional development opportunities, collaboration with some of the most successful dermatologists in the country.

We pride ourselves with support that allows you to focus on patient care, while enjoying excellent earning potential and career satisfaction. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional care and want to be part of a growing organization, we’d love to talk!

Specific Responsibilities

  • Perform a variety of medical and surgical services over 24 clinical hours, 3 days per week (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and one Saturday per month).
  • Counsel patients on topics such as the need for annual dermatologic screenings, sun protection, skin cancer awareness or skin and lymph node self-examinations.
  • Perform incisional biopsies to diagnose melanoma and skin surgeries to improve appearance, make early diagnoses or to control diseases such as skin cancer.
  • Recommend diagnostic tests based on patient history and physical examinations.
  • Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with patients, families and other healthcare personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information.
  • Record patient’s health history in electronic medical record system.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Completion of medical degree, dermatology residency and board certification.
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate in good standing.
  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a state, territory or commonwealth of the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a general dermatology practice.
  • Experience with EMR/EHR systems.

Physical Requirements

  • Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and working at a computer.
  • Must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times.

Key Responsibilities

Provide general medical and surgical dermatology services to a growing patient base using state-of-the-art technology. Responsibilities include performing biopsies, counseling patients on skin health, and maintaining electronic health records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree, complete a dermatology residency, and be board certified with a valid DEA certificate and state medical license. Preference is given to those with at least 2 years of experience in general dermatology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient CounselingSkin Cancer DiagnosisElectronic Medical RecordsDiagnostic Testing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist at Confidential Employer a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dermatology — ranked against 337 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Of the 30 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 77% have no call, 33% require no weekends.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$275k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $275k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Dermatologist Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs · 8 employers

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution13 jobs · 8 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Dermatology Physician - Everett, WA

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$358k-$702k
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$270 per hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Dermatology listings

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

  • Includes weekends

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 1.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Confidential Employer

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Urbana, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Professional development opportunities
State-of-the-art practice with EMA Modmed EHR