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Golden State Dermatology
Los Angeles, California

Dermatology Physician

DermatologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$425k-$525k

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Los Angeles Sepulveda GSA - Los Angeles, CA
  • Salary Range: $425000.00 - $525000.00Salary/year
  • Location: West Los Angeles/Encino (Greater Los Angeles Area) 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 with a workforce of 130+ providers Now hiring a new dermatologist to our West LA & Encino locations.

These practices have been in the community for 20+ years with a loyal and robust patient following Work alongside a large team of 4 Board Certified Dermatologists & 3 Physician Assistants (supervision not required) The ideal candidate will be focused on providing medical dermatology care, a small cosmetic component could be developed over time Resident applicants are welcomed as these physicians are happy to mentor/support the new hire Expectation to split your schedule; 2 days Eninco and 2 West Los Angeles EMA (our electronic medical record) is industry leading and optimized specifically for dermatology practice Excellent in-house dermatopathologists & path lab In-house Mohs surgeons are available for ease of referrals Practice boasts a highly trained & dedicated support team Benefits: Health Insurance Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement plan CME, license, membership dues PTO Malpractice and tail coverage Income Range: $425,000+ 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 dermatology care to patients across two clinic locations in the Greater Los Angeles area. Collaborate with a team of board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants while maintaining an efficient clinical workflow.

Requirements

The candidate must be a licensed physician, with resident applicants welcomed to apply for mentorship. The role requires a focus on medical dermatology with the potential to develop a cosmetic component over time.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Surgical DermatologySkin Cancer TreatmentAnti-Aging Treatments

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatology Physician at Golden State Dermatology a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dermatology — ranked against 364 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Dermatology — Physician Career Context

Golden State Dermatology holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 6 active listings.

Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 17.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Dermatology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in dermatologyranked against 364 Dermatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$425k–$525kDermatology median $450k (middle half $425k–$525k)36 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$429k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dermatology listings in California76 active367 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $83k) · 28% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology hiring demand#25 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 28 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 66 postings, 125 closed
New Dermatology listings156 in the last 30 days132 the 30 days before (+18%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Dermatology pay trend−17.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Golden State Dermatologysilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (364 Dermatology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Dermatology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 364 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Golden State Dermatology

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

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
CME, license, membership dues
PTO
Malpractice and tail coverage

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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