Dermatologist
Listed compensation
$400K - $500K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.
Vail Health-Colorado Mountain Medical is seeking a board-certified dermatologist to join our team in beautiful Avon, Colorado.
The ideal candidate should have experience in general dermatology, with an interest in championing service line growth.
About the Opportunity
Provides comprehensive dermatologic services functioning as an independent healthcare provider.
What You Will Do
Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population.
Prescribes or administers pharmaceuticals, other medications, immunizations, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions.
Provides health and wellness advice to patients, including diet, physical activity, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Monitors patients' conditions and progress, re-evaluating treatments, and explains procedures and test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
- Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate.
- May manage the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function.
- Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
As appropriate to the position, participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
What You Will Need
Experience
Board certification or eligibility in dermatology and/or dermatopathology
Medical doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine with 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency in a directly related medical specialty.
License(s)
Federal DEA Certification: Medical Specialty License or Certification, Board Certified or Board eligible in Specified Area of Medical Specialty
Education
Medical Doctor or Doctor in Osteopathic Medicine
Physician Benefits at Vail Health Include
Competitive Wages & Family Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
Comprehensive Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Educational Programs
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Annual Continued Medical Education funds and days
- Medical Staff Dues
Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
Pet Insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per year.
Yearly Pay
$400,000—$500,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive dermatologic services, including physical examinations, diagnoses, and treatment for a specified patient population. Manage direct patient care and coordinate activities with nursing and support staff while following safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Requires a Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree with board certification or eligibility in dermatology or dermatopathology. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of related experience and a valid DEA certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Of the 31 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 13% are remote, 77% have no call, 35% require no weekends.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $436k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- Includes call
Living in Avon
- Typical market rent
- $4,375/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: 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.