Dermatologist
Listed compensation
$450k-$550k
The week · per this posting4-day week
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Job Description
Company Description
About Valley Medical Center & Clinics
Founded in 1947, Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is the oldest and largest public hospital district in Washington state and the largest nonprofit healthcare provider in South King County.
Valley serves more than 600,000 residents through a comprehensive network of more than 50 primary, urgent, and specialty care clinics across South King County, and a 341-bed acute care hospital located in Renton.
As a Level III Trauma Center, Valley provides advanced emergency, medical, surgical, and specialty care, including cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, neurosciences, orthopedics, stroke and spine care, childbirth and neonatal services, and critical care.
Guided by our mission of caring for our community like family, Valley is committed to improving the health and well-being of the vibrant communities we serve through accessible, compassionate, high-quality care. Learn more at valleymed.org.
Job Description
Valley Medical Center & Clinics (VMCC) is seeking a full-time Dermatologist to join our well-established and growing Dermatology program in the greater Seattle area. This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a thriving practice and replace a retiring physician while benefiting from an established referral network, strong operational support, and a collaborative team of experienced dermatologists.
As part of Valley Medical Center you’ll enjoy the advantages of a respected regional medical center while practicing in a patient-centered, physician-led environment.
Why Join Valley?
- Four-day workweek
- Medical Dermatology-focused practice
- Established patient panel with immediate volume
- No inpatient responsibilities
- No outpatient call
- Physician-only practice with no NP/PA supervision requirements
- Average patient volume of 25–30 patients per day
- Dedicated Medical Assistant support
- On-campus Specialty Pharmacy team that assists with biologic prior authorizations
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Dermatology
- Eligible for Washington State medical licensure
- DEA certification with full prescriptive authority
Additional Information
- Compensation package includes base salary ($450,000 - $550,000), productivity incentives, strategic incentive, sign-on incentive, and relocation.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee wellness and assistance programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
- Valley Medical Center & Clinics is committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment and participation in its programs.
- We do not provide sponsorship opportunities at this time.
Valley Medical Center & Clinics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Shift: Day
FTE: 1.0
- Exempt from Overtime: Yes
- Department: Provider
- Compensation: USD 450000 - USD 550000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
The Dermatologist will provide high-quality medical dermatology care to an established patient panel within a collaborative, physician-led environment. Responsibilities include managing a daily patient volume of 25-30 individuals without the need for inpatient duties or outpatient call.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dermatologist at Valley Medical Center & Clinics a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dermatology — ranked against 357 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Valley Medical Center & Clinics holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 21 active listings.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in dermatology | ranked against 357 Dermatology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$467k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Dermatology listings in Washington | 17 active | 363 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus · loan repayment | Washington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment515 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 | 150 in the last 30 days | 131 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Dermatology pay trend | −12.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Valley Medical Center & Clinics | silver tier, 72/100 | Top Employers work-life index21 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$405k | $55/wRVU × 7,369 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$500k midpoint, that is roughly $20k–$35k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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