Clinical Component

Navigating the Clinical Component

Comprehensive Dermatological Care

Your practice will address the full spectrum of dermatological needs in a community eager for local specialty care. Currently, patients must travel to the Tri-Cities or Walla Walla for treatment, creating significant barriers to care and delays in diagnosis. As the first full-time dermatologist in northeastern Oregon, you'll provide accessible, continuity-based care that transforms the patient experience from one of frustration and travel to one of convenience and relationship-based treatment.

Each day, you'll see a diverse mix of patients ranging from routine skin screenings to complex dermatological conditions, allowing you to utilize the full breadth of your training. Unlike high-volume dermatology practices that prioritize throughput over quality, your schedule will be designed to allow meaningful patient interactions and thorough clinical evaluation.

Practice Structure Optimized for Quality Care

Your clinical practice will be structured to emphasize quality care while maintaining sustainable productivity. With the flexibility to help design your own workflows and clinical processes, you can create an environment that aligns with your clinical philosophy and practice style.

  • Ability to structure your own clinical schedule and patient flow
  • Advanced practice provider support to optimize efficiency and extend your clinical impact
  • Freedom to perform procedures that match your training and interests
  • No Mohs surgery requirement, though you may develop this service if desired
  • Opportunity to develop specialty clinics or focus areas based on your interests and community needs
  • Ability to establish referral patterns and clinical pathways with primary care colleagues
  • Collegial environment that respects your clinical judgment and practice preferences

Cutting-Edge Resources in a Community Setting

While establishing a new service line, you'll have the opportunity to select equipment and design clinical spaces that support optimal dermatological care. Good Shepherd Medical Center is committed to providing the resources needed to deliver excellent specialty care in a community setting.

  • Input on clinic design and equipment selection
  • Electronic medical record system to support efficient documentation and care coordination
  • Digital photography capabilities for monitoring lesions and documenting procedures
  • Access to pathology services for rapid diagnosis
  • Ability to establish preferred referral pathways for complex cases
  • Resources to implement teledermatology if desired to extend your reach
  • Administrative support for building and maintaining a successful practice

In Summary

This clinical opportunity combines the best aspects of private practice autonomy with the support and resources of an established healthcare system. You'll build a practice that reflects your training and interests while addressing significant unmet need in a community eager for dermatological expertise.

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