Mohs Surgeon - Established Volume - Seattle/Puget Sound

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$900K–$1200K /yr

The week · per this posting

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Opportunity Frontier Dermatology is seeking a board-certified Mohs surgeon to practice in the Seattle, WA/Puget Sound region.

Expected volumes are 30-35 cases/week in one location, with the opportunity to supplement with excisions and/or general dermatology; OR with flexibility to add 10-12 cases/week at a second location for a full-time Mohs practice. Why Frontier Dermatology?

Physician-Owned, Physician-Led Practice: 100% physician-owned and led, with a Medical Advisory Board shaping our policies and practices. Hybrid Practice Model: Enjoy the best of private practice and academics.

Comprehensive Services: From general dermatology to pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, Mohs surgery, cosmetic dermatology, and a busy clinical research division. Opportunities to Teach: ACGME-accredited residency and Mohs fellowship programs, with academic appointments at the University of Washington.

Cutting-Edge Collaboration: Monthly Grand Rounds, journal clubs, and a HIPAA-compliant app for sharing clinical cases. Frontier Dermatology’s providers are leaders in their field, earning regional and national recognition for top-tier care, proven patient outcomes, and cutting-edge research.

Our in-house, CAP/CLIA-certified labs, and separate practice administration company ensure physicians can focus on what matters most—delivering outstanding patient care. Step into a rewarding career with us and make an impact in a thriving, innovative dermatology practice. Comprehensive

Benefits

Highly Competitive

Compensation

Structure Sign On Bonus Relocation Allowance Medical, Dental, Vision PPO, HSA & FSA Options 401K  with Match Paid Life Insurance 8 Holidays Observed Annually Personal Days CME Days & Allowance  Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Frontier Dermatology (FD) is committed to Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and job advancement opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Estimated Earnings Range for 1.0 FTE at 32 patient-facing hours/week, 40 patients/week is $900,000 - $1,200,000 annually depending on patient, payer, and procedure mix. Washington Pay Range $900,000 — $1,200,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

Perform Mohs surgery with an expected volume of 30-35 cases per week in a clinical setting. Provide additional dermatological services including excisions and general dermatology as needed.

Requirements

Must be a board-certified Mohs surgeon. The role requires clinical expertise in dermatology and the ability to work in a physician-led practice environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Surgical procedures

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mohs Surgeon - Established Volume - Seattle/Puget Sound at Frontier Dermatology Provider Careers a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Surgery — ranked against 876 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Frontier Dermatology Provider Careers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 3 active listings.

Of the 34 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 9% are remote, 71% have no call, 12% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.8
Better work-life than 80% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 876 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Frontier Dermatology Provider Careers

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus
Relocation Allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision
PPO, HSA & FSA Options
401K with Match
Paid Life Insurance
8 Holidays Observed Annually
Personal Days