How to hire a dermatologist

How to hire a dermatologist, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dermatologist hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dermatologist job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dermatologist
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a dermatologist, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A dermatologist's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, dermatologists from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of dermatologists and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Dermatologist	Description	Hourly rate
   Dermatologist	Physicians and surgeons diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses. Physicians examine patients; take medical histories; prescribe medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests... Show more	$97-394

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Patients
   • Mohs
   • Patient Care
   • EMR
   • Private Practice
   • Medical Assistants
   • Internal Medicine
   • Cosmetic Procedures
   • Skin Cancer
   • Exam Rooms
   • Office Procedures
   • DR
   • Cryotherapy
   • Surgical Procedures

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
   • Enter patient information into EMR.
   • Maintain OSHA logs on all equipment.
   • suture removal, assist in MOHS surgery.
   • Scrub multiple hospital procedures (facelifts, liposuction, augmentations, facial reconstructive surgery, breast reconstructive surgery . )
   • Keep medical histories and interview patients to procure or verify information.

   More dermatologist duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dermatologist job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A dermatologist can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, dermatologists' average salary in hawaii is 45% less than in north dakota.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dermatologists 75% less than senior-level dermatologists.
   • Certifications. A dermatologist with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a dermatologist's salary.

   Average dermatologist salary

   $407,715yearly

   $196.02 hourly rate

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   Entry-level dermatologist salary

   $202,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average dermatologist salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Dakota	$469,107	$226
   2	Minnesota	$419,092	$201
   3	Washington	$408,362	$196
   4	Wisconsin	$405,395	$195
   5	Illinois	$374,352	$180
   6	Oregon	$371,929	$179
   7	Nebraska	$371,079	$178
   8	Ohio	$359,894	$173
   9	Pennsylvania	$346,050	$166
   10	Maine	$344,191	$165
   11	New Hampshire	$341,967	$164
   12	New York	$324,863	$156
   13	District of Columbia	$322,146	$155
   14	Virginia	$314,174	$151
   15	North Carolina	$305,948	$147
   16	California	$296,588	$143
   17	Georgia	$296,489	$143
   18	Nevada	$285,354	$137
   19	Texas	$283,745	$136
   20	Florida	$271,022	$130

   Average dermatologist salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Allina Health	$530,828	$255.21	5
   2	Trinity Health	$527,757	$253.73	21
   3	Sanford Health	$496,051	$238.49	2
   4	Altru Health System	$492,161	$236.62	1
   5	University of Maryland, Baltimore	$481,292	$231.39
   6	Dignity Health	$469,153	$225.55	12
   7	Alice Hyde Medical Center	$457,394	$219.90
   8	Rochester Regional Health	$450,154	$216.42
   9	MaineGeneral Health	$439,446	$211.27
   10	Signature Healthcare	$424,006	$203.85
   11	United Derm	$421,368	$202.58
   12	INTEGRIS Health	$420,281	$202.06	7
   13	Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Inc.	$418,091	$201.01	32
   14	CHI Mercy Health	$416,625	$200.30
   15	Geisinger Medical Center	$414,583	$199.32	13
   16	Spectrum Healthcare Resources	$414,486	$199.27	3
   17	Mayo Clinic	$413,935	$199.01	41
   18	Summit Health	$402,775	$193.64	52
   19	WellSpan Health	$401,224	$192.90	25
   20	InSync Healthcare Solutions	$400,826	$192.70	11

4. Writing a dermatologist job description

   A good dermatologist job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a dermatologist job description:

   Dermatologist job description example

   Excellent Full-Time Opportunity to Join Our Dermatology Team:
   Solid Group with APP Support Board Certified or Board Eligible Accepted New Graduates Considered Teaching Opportunities Available (if interested) EMR: EPIC Full Time: 36 Patient Hours Large established Referral Base Flexibility to build your own scheduling template to optimize optimal patient flow Excellent reputation Resulting in Strong Patient Volumes Full Time Employed Position with Foundation Medical Partners Convenient Southern NH/MA Border Location Full Benefits include Health, Dental, Retirement Plans, CME and more! Generous Paid Time Off
   
   Foundation Medical Partners is the second largest multi-specialty provider practice in New Hampshire. With 300+ providers, on staff at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center , we are proud to offer the community convenient locations and outstanding quality services.
   
   Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is a 188-bed Acute Care Hospital and Level III Trauma Center, serving the Greater Nashua area since 1893. SNHMC is a DNV GL-accredited institution, with a mission to provide exceptional care that improves the health and well-being of individuals and the communities we serve. SNHMC is proud to be designated as a Magnet Recognition Program, an honor which recognizes outstanding nursing care worldwide.
   
   SolutionHealth is the health system which offers comprehensive acute, ambulatory and post-acute care services throughout southern NH and northern Massachusetts. The founding members are Southern NH Health in Nashua, NH and Elliot Health System in Manchester, NH.
   
   Nashua, NH is located just over the Massachusetts border. Nashua, and the surrounding areas, offer a wide selection of excellent schools, endless outdoor activities, and a wealth of arts and entertainment. Consistently ranked one of the best places to live in America, southern NH is an economically strong region with a low cost of living, and safe and vibrant communities. We are less than 1hour to Boston, MA; 1.5hrs to Providence, RI; 4.5hrs to NYC; 22mins to Manchester, NH; 2hrs to Portland, ME. If you prefer city, suburbs, mountains, lakes or the ocean - we are close to all that beautiful New England has to offer!
   
   NH has no state sales tax and residents pay no state income tax.
   We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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5. Post your job

   To find the right dermatologist for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with dermatologists they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit dermatologists who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dermatologist job on Zippia to find and attract quality dermatologist candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting dermatologists requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dermatologist

   Once you have selected a candidate for the dermatologist position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new dermatologist first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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