Dermatologist - West Los Angeles / Baldwin Hills
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Job Description
Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package
The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.
- Medical/dental/vision coverage
- Supplemental medical coverage
- Special dependent coverage
- Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
- Retirement and savings plans
- Relocation package
- Professional liability coverage
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Partnership of SCPMG
- Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
- Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
- Increased benefits (e. g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
- Voting rights on organizational decisions
Additional Information
- Board Certified or Board Eligible
About the Area
The west side of Los Angeles is active and invigorating; it’s a melting pot of cultures, ages, and lifestyles. Locals love the easy access to beaches for surfing and beach activities and the Santa Monica mountains for hiking, while the great diversity in restaurants and cultural attractions add to the unique feel of our area.
Working Here
KP West LA's collegial culture has led to a safe, secure, and respectful work environment. With our flat hierarchy, the medical staff is well integrated and supportive from all sides. Opinions count, voices are heard, whether from the most junior or senior physicians, promoting open dialogue and a strong camaraderie.
One of the KP SCAL's mid-sized service areas, West LA has significant breadth, depth, and expertise in several tertiary specialties. Community involvement is strongly encouraged and supported; physicians and staff help in local schools and health fairs.
In fact, West LA has adopted several local clinics, further contributing to the health and well-being of its diverse—and very appreciative—patient population. KP West LA is also a significant contributor to our Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine with over 100 of our doctors being faculty at the medical school.
We always support and encourage our doctors to get involved in medical education with our medical school as well as our several KP residency programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide exceptional dermatological care to patients within the West Los Angeles service area. Participate in medical education and residency programs while contributing to the local community health initiatives.
Requirements
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Dermatology median $450k (middle half $425k–$530k)39 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in California | 77 active | 367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | California physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 29% 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 | 157 in the last 30 days | 132 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology pay trend | −22.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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