Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist
Listed compensation
$400k-$500k
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Job Description
Join a thriving dermatology practice in San Diego, CA with Dermatology & Laser of Del Mar! We’re looking for a General Dermatologist to join our friendly, highly trained team dedicated to clinical excellence and an outstanding patient experience.
Why Join Us? Flexible Schedule – Achieve work-life balance while pursuing your passion. Diverse Cases – Provide both general, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services. Advanced Technology – Practice with autonomy using the latest equipment. Strong Community Ties – Benefit from our trusted reputation and active referral network. Practice Autonomy – Build your desired practice mix (General Dermatology, Surgical, and Cosmetics) Compensation & Benefits Competitive
Compensation
Structure – Guaranteed first-year salary or Personal Net Collections (the greater of) Dermatologist Salary Range: $400,000-$500,000 Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid CME. Flexible Schedules – Designed to fit your lifestyle and a great work-life balance.
Full-time (4 or more days per week schedules) Relocation Reimbursement Commencement Bonus Paid Malpractice and Tail Coverage Who We’re Looking For Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatologist Fellowship trained Mohs Surgeon Passionate about patient care and clinical excellence About the Area San Diego is a city on the Pacific Coast of California.
Known for its beaches, parks, and warm climate San Diego is also famous for its renowned zoo, art galleries, museums, golf courses, and hiking trails. We invite you to check out all that San Diego has to offer!
About Platinum Dermatology Partners Platinum Dermatology Partners stands as a distinguished network of over 50 brands, encompassing 120 locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, and Texas, with more than 400 physicians and providers.
We empower dermatologists to focus on what they do best – delivering outstanding clinical outcomes – by providing comprehensive business support, cutting-edge resources, and a collaborative community.
Our unique partnership model preserves the individuality of each practice while offering the benefits of a larger, supportive network.
At Platinum Dermatology Partners, we’re not just advancing dermatology; we’re shaping its future by fostering an environment where physician leadership drives clinical decisions, and our expertise optimizes practice operations and growth. Ready to advance your career in dermatology?
Apply today and become part of a team that’s redefining exceptional skin care! The compensation package for this position includes a guaranteed first-year base salary or Personal Net Collections, whichever is greater.
This structure is designed to provide income stability during the first year while also rewarding productivity. Actual earnings may vary based on individual performance, patient volume, and other factors influencing net collections.
This offer is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the final employment agreement. California Pay Range $400,000 — $500,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive general, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services to patients. Maintain clinical excellence while utilizing advanced technology and contributing to a collaborative practice environment.
Requirements
Must be a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Dermatologist. A fellowship-trained Mohs Surgeon is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mohs Surgeon / Dermatologist at Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Dermatology — ranked against 332 active Dermatology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Dermatology — Physician Career Context
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 11 active listings.
Of the 38 active Dermatology listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 63% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Dermatology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 18.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$450k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $407k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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- No call
Living in Del Mar
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $3.99M≈ 10.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $7,097/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.9
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.