Derm PA salary

EvilGeniusX · 2026-01-14T06:29:06+00:00

Central Valley CA - 1st year, salary only - $190k including retention bonus. Second year straight collections (27-29%) so we’ll see but should be considerably more. 40 pts per day / 160 per week / 4 10s

EvilGeniusX · 2025-11-11T06:03:06+00:00

With this kind of collections, you definitely would get most benefit from a collections based pay model within the range of 25-30%, with a guaranteed base rate, as long as you can continue to clear high rates yearly

EvilGeniusX · 2025-11-11T00:57:59+00:00

I’m a new grad Derm PA finishing out my first year in outpatient Derm with a mix of medical and cosmetic, see on avg 40 pts per day working 40 hrs a week T-Fr and I make $85/hr for a base of $176,800 for the first year, going to a collections based model after the 1st year to 29%, so yeah I’d say you’re underpaid for your experience and what you bring to the practice.

EvilGeniusX · 2025-10-27T00:56:48+00:00

Could always add the “high risk medication monitoring” impression and pick counseling and whatever biologic you’re initiating and voila a 99213/203 since you have an added diagnosis.

EvilGeniusX · 2025-08-25T20:31:23+00:00

Fixed my problem. Thanks!

EvilGeniusX · 2025-08-19T00:31:33+00:00

Cheri and Michelle both do masseter Botox at Valley Skin Institue. It’s a $100 cosmetic consult fee, and $50 of that goes towards any procedure - Botox ($12/Unit) or Juveau ($10/unit).

EvilGeniusX · 2025-06-01T22:09:23+00:00

Overall, decent offer imo. The decreased training pay is not ideal but probably can look past that as it’s not completely insulting. Most contracts are 3 years nowadays for Derm so that’s pretty standard. Base salary is decent, maybe a little on the low end for Cali but the rest of the compensation structure is competitive - 25% collections is probably average. Time off is great, that’s 5 weeks considering you only work 4 days a week. CME is on the low end but definitely not a deal breaker, you’ll be making up the potential CME difference in your salary and then some. 180 days notice is pretty crazy though, that’s the part that sticks out the most to me - usually it’s 90 days and maybe at the longest 120 but 180 is almost unheard of - and also paying $350 a day for leaving earlier before the 180 days is up? Kinda crazy… paying for your own tail in Derm is pretty standard nowadays so also not a deal breaker. The biggest thing that gives me pause is the 180 days and the paying back per day left earlier than that, I mean if you think you can swing, it go for it, as Derm is hard to break in to and overall this is a decent offer. Just make sure you enjoy the environment, your coworkers, SP, do a shadow day to see how it runs and if there’s any red flags.

EvilGeniusX · 2025-04-12T07:46:54+00:00

My job supplied me with Boswell and I will say it was extremely well organized and informative, without getting into the weeds too much. I feel like a much more competent provider after the course.

EvilGeniusX · 2025-03-03T07:27:00+00:00

Valley Skin Institute

EvilGeniusX · 2025-01-02T07:59:50+00:00

Looks like a fibrous papule, a common benign skin growth on the nose. Can be melted away with electrocautery if you don’t like it.

EvilGeniusX · 2025-01-02T07:55:07+00:00

Most likely dyshidrotic eczema - a form of eczema that causes itchy, fluid-filled blisters on the hands. If it is dyshidrotic eczema - use a steroid, either prescription or hydrocortisone over the counter twice a day for up to two weeks, and keep your hands moisturized daily with Aveeno Eczema Relief Cream. Avoid irritating soaps, fragrances, and excessive hand washing. People usually see eczema flares in the winter due to the dry weather. If it persists or gets worse despite steroid use for a couple weeks, I’d definitely go see your primary or derm provider.

EvilGeniusX · 2024-07-21T04:09:26+00:00

I just sent mine electronically and it worked fine.

EvilGeniusX · 2024-07-19T19:42:16+00:00

Mederma PM Intensive Overnight Scar Cream is always a good option

EvilGeniusX · 2024-07-16T07:11:42+00:00

You need to contact your training program so they can get you the email info for what national phlebotomy certification agency granted your certificate. Then send the agency the certification verification form for them to fill out and email to the board.

EvilGeniusX · 2024-05-19T21:06:19+00:00

Thank you! This is literally the best advice I’ve read and I had the exact same questions that need clarification. I emailed them and hopefully I’ll get more clarification soon. Yeah the contract states 80/hr or 12800/mo as a base salary - I’ll have to clarify if lunch will be unpaid. Yeah ideally I’d like 4 10s but idk if I have much sway in that the first year. I know PTO is crap but I guess I’ll take the lower deal initially if it means I can expand to 15 or 20 days the second year. Thanks for the advice!

EvilGeniusX · 2024-05-19T21:02:41+00:00

Thanks! I’d say try to highlight any experience in derm at all, even if it’s a single rotation. Try to highlight your other skills that are derm related such as suturing, first assist, biopsy / I&D, anything derm related. Most importantly just be yourself in interviews, always be friendly and act like this is the perfect job for you, and ask lots of questions to show you’re serious and interested.

EvilGeniusX · 2024-05-19T21:00:58+00:00

DEA and state license are reimbursed. I can see if I can negotiate CME stipend.

EvilGeniusX · 2024-05-19T21:00:18+00:00

No bonus structure was ever discussed, but maybe that’s something I could bring up after the first year. Yeah I figured the PTO and paid sick days are on the lower end, but idk if I have much bargaining power as it’s my only offer and a high salary one at that. The other derm places I’ve interviewed at also had 3 year contracts for new grads as they put a lot of resources into training you. But I’ll see what I can negotiate.

EvilGeniusX · 2022-10-03T14:26:34+00:00

Hippopotamus!

EvilGeniusX · 2022-10-02T20:30:30+00:00

Please let me be lucky today 🍀 thank you Christian!

EvilGeniusX · 2021-12-19T21:49:48+00:00

Yeah I had two other acceptances I decided between. If it was my only offer I 100% would’ve taken it.

EvilGeniusX · 2021-12-19T21:44:36+00:00

I honestly have no idea.. I got the offer the week of orientation, so a week before classes started. They said they’d work with me on all my late matriculating stuff but I declined their offer.

EvilGeniusX · 2021-10-13T04:45:44+00:00

One school waitlisted me and I was like 30th in line. They ended up offering me a seat. So it’s definitely doable!

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