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Join a high-demand dermatology practice where your clinical judgment, procedural skill, and commitment to patient access can make an immediate and meaningful difference. This is an opportunity to build or deepen expertise in a specialty that blends diagnostic complexity, hands-on procedures, longitudinal patient relationships, and collaborative academic medicine.
UVA Health is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Dermatology team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role is ideal for an NP or PA who is energized by specialty learning, enjoys procedural clinical work, and wants a structured pathway toward greater independence in practice. You will work alongside engaged dermatologists , APP colleagues, medical assistants, dermatology assistants, and consulting specialists while caring for patients ages 13 and older across a diverse range of dermatologic needs.
The Role
This is a highly procedural dermatology APP opportunity within a busy and growing practice that is expanding access for patients with significant dermatologic care needs. You will evaluate and manage patients, participate in procedural training, review clinical and pathology results, communicate treatment plans, and develop increasing independence through a thoughtful onboarding and competency-based training model.
The role offers a structured 12 to 24 month ramp-up period designed to support success. Early months focus on didactic education, shadowing, workflow immersion, and dermatology fundamentals. Over time, you will progress into supervised procedures, lower-volume clinics, expanded procedural competency, independent clinic templates, and potential opportunities to support off-site locations as your practice matures.
In an average day, you may:

• Evaluate and treat dermatology patients ages 13 and older, from routine concerns to more complex conditions.

• Perform dermatologic procedures as your training, confidence, and competency develop.

• Work closely with dermatologists and APP colleagues to support high-quality, team-based care.

• Review pathology findings and clinical results, then communicate next steps and treatment plans to patients.

• Guide and collaborate with medical assistants and dermatology assistants in daily clinic flow.

• Recognize when physician consultation is needed and engage the right expertise at the right time.

• Participate in ongoing education, specialty training, and progressive clinical development.

• Help meet a meaningful access need in a specialty where patient demand is substantial .

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice:
Clinical

• Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice

• Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate

• Provides health education to patients

• Maintains accurate , timely , and thorough documentation

• Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

• Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty

• Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care

• Provides education to learners in the clinical space

• Mentors new team members

Administration

• Contributes to clinical quality improvement work

• Participates in professional governance through the APP Council

• Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

• Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions

• Maintains appropriate licenses , certifications, and specialty training competencies

• Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

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Why UVA Health
At UVA Health, you will practice within an integrated academic health system anchored by a world-class medical center, the UVA School of Medicine, UVA School of Nursing, UVA Physicians Group, community hospitals, specialty rehabilitation care, and a broad network of primary and specialty clinics across Virginia. This is a place where clinicians are surrounded by education, research, innovation, and a mission to transform health and inspire hope for all Virginians and beyond.
For this Dermatology APP role, the value proposition is especially strong:

• Exceptional mentorship from engaged dermatologists who are invested in APP education, clinical growth, and procedural development.

• A robust educational environment used across learner levels, including students, residents, fellows, and APPs.

• Progressive specialty training that supports growth from shadowing and supervised care toward greater practice autonomy.

• Meaningful patient impact in a high-demand specialty where patients may face long waits for appointments.

• Hands-on procedural practice for APPs who enjoy technical skills, direct interventions, and visible clinical outcomes.

• Opportunity for independence over time , including the potential to manage clinic sessions and support off-site access needs as competency develops.

• Strong productivity and bonus potential in a specialty known for substantial clinical volume and RVU opportunity.

• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice with dermatologists, APPs, support staff, and consulting physicians or surgeons when appropriate .

UVA Health is also nationally recognized for clinical excellence, academic medicine, specialty care, and a culture that supports professional development. The University Medical Center is part of a highly respected academic health system with distinctions that include Magnet recognition for nursing excellence, a Level I trauma center, a Level IV NICU, Virginia's first NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, and UVA Health Children's.
For an APP interested in building a durable specialty career, UVA Health offers the combination of clinical sophistication, mentorship, patient need, and long-term growth that can define the next stage of practice.
Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
Why People Love Living in Charlottesville
Charlottesville offers the kind of quality of life that helps healthcare professionals build sustainable, rewarding careers. Set near the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to hiking, cycling, vineyards, music, arts, local food, college-town energy, and a strong sense of community. It is large enough to offer cultural richness and professional opportunity, yet approachable enough to feel connected and livable. For clinicians and families, Charlottesville offers a compelling balance of career growth, outdoor access, education, community, and everyday ease.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
Experience: Department and unit specific.
Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $116,123.00 - $171,163.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .