Physician - Anatomic Pathology Section Chief

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Leadership and Management: Overseeing daily operations of the anatomic pathology section. Supervising and managing personnel, including pathologists, technicians, and support staff. Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of diagnostic services. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and standards from agencies such as CAP (College of American Pathologists) and CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments). Clinical Responsibilities: Performing and reviewing diagnostic surgical pathology and cytopathology assessments. Conducting autopsy services and forensic examinations when necessary. Overseeing and guiding the interpretation of diagnostic specimens and providing expert opinions. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of diagnostic results. Education and Training: Mentoring and training residents, fellows, and medical students in anatomic pathology. Organizing and leading educational initiatives, conferences, and seminars. Keeping the team informed about the latest advancements and best practices in anatomic pathology. Quality Assurance and Improvement: Implementing and monitoring quality control and quality assurance programs. Analyzing diagnostic performance data and striving for continuous improvement. Addressing and resolving any issues related to diagnostic accuracy or laboratory performance. Research and Development: Leading or collaborating in research projects within the field of anatomic pathology. Applying for and managing research grants. Publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborating with other medical and clinical departments to provide comprehensive patient care. Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards and other relevant clinical meetings. Serving as a consultant for complex cases requiring specialized pathology expertise. Administrative Duties: Managing the budget and resources of the anatomic pathology section. Participating in department meetings and contributing to strategic planning. Representing the anatomic pathology section in hospital or institutional committees. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Potentially available for highly-qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Potentially available for highly-qualified candidates Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Contact visn10hredrpslrp@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases. Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted. Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year graduated. NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research, academic, or administrative position with no patient care responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.