Mohs Surgeon - Established Volume - Seattle/Puget Sound

SurgeryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$900K–$1.2M /yr

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Posted 3mo 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 Above average in Surgery — ranked against 1,298 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

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).

Surgery by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.8 / 10 · above average in surgeryranked against 1,298 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedSurgery median $750k (middle half $525k–$750k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingWashington index 107.0US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Surgery listings in Washington30 active1,298 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repayment$900k sign-onWashington physician listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $40k) · 18% offer loan repayment515 active listings, Nov 2026
Surgery hiring demand#4 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed
New Surgery listings816 in the last 30 days474 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,298 Surgery listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution

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<$570k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 15 employers
Sign-on bonus
81% this job
Relocation assistance
56% this job
401k / retirement match
31% this job
CME allowance
13% this job
Loan repayment
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.8
Better work-life than 70% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,298 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$869k
Typical market rent
$2,227/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.