Mohs Surgeon
Listed compensation
$550k-$1M
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Roseville Sierra College GSA - ROSEVILLE, CA 95661
- Salary Range: $550,000.00 - $1,000,000.00 Salary/year
- Location: Greater Sacramento Area, California 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 45 locations across the Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles and Central Valley Join one of the largest and fastest growing dermatology groups in the state of California with a workforce of 130+ providers Full-Time Mohs/Surgical
- Position: GSD operates several general dermatology clinics in the Sacramento area with a large established referral base for this position
We have an expansive catchment area for this surgeon to have a 100% surgical practice. No general derm is expected or required.
Primary clinics will be located in Roseville, downtown Sacramento and Lodi Opportunity for 4 full days of Surgery (and more if desired): Mohs + non-Mohs based excisions Must be willing/able to travel through the greater Sacramento geography Numerous communities to choose from for housing with a substantial reduction in cost of living compared to the Bay Area Enjoy improved access to Yosemite, Tahoe and the Sierras Beautiful and updated clinics optimized for Mohs with the focus on efficiency and high-quality care Advanced practice technology, group is on EMA (electronic medical record) Excellent in-house dermatopathologist & path lab Practice boasts a highly trained & dedicated support team High income potential (initial income guarantee and transition to production-based compensation) Benefits: Health Insurance Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) retirement plan CME, license, membership dues PTO Relocation Malpractice and tail coverage Income of $550,000 to $1M+ Requirements: Board Certified in Dermatology & Mohs Surgery ACGME Accredited Fellowship in Mohs Surgery is required Training on SOX10 and/or MART1 IHC preferred California Medical License 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
Perform Mohs micrographic surgery and non-Mohs excisions for the treatment of skin cancer. Provide high-quality surgical dermatology care across multiple clinic locations in the Sacramento area.
Requirements
Must be Board Certified in Dermatology and Mohs Surgery with an ACGME accredited fellowship. A California Medical License is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Golden State Dermatology holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 77/100, 3 active listings.
Of the 31 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 81% have no call, 29% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $550k–$1000k | Surgery median $550k (middle half $443k–$717k)22 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$700k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in California | 166 active | 1,290 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 81% no call · 29% no weekends31 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Surgery hiring demand | #4 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 40 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 604 postings, 152 closed |
| New Surgery listings | 800 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+66%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Golden State Dermatology | silver tier, 77/100 | Top Employers work-life index3 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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