Physician - Assistant Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Join the VA and be part of a prestigious network dedicated to serving those who have served our country. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package for physicians, including competitive pay, generous benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

VHA Physician Total Rewards:

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):

Student loan repayment eligibility under EDRP.

Former EDRP participants may not reapply for this incentive.

For more information and assistance, contact the EDRP Coordinator at .

Work Schedule:

Regular hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.

Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including:

26 days of annual leave

13 days of sick leave

11 paid federal holidays

Possible 5-day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME)

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting.

Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.

Insurance:

Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, many of which can be carried into retirement.

Licensure:

Requires one full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.

CME:

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.

Contract Terms:

No Physician Employment Contract.

No significant restrictions on moonlighting.

About the Role:

The Physician - Assistant Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) will report to the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The successful applicant will be a licensed pathologist, board-certified by the American Board of Pathology in both anatomic and clinical pathology.

Anatomic Pathology Section Includes:

Surgical Pathology

Cytopathology

Dermatopathology

Hematopathology

Autopsy

Histology lab

Immunohistochemistry lab

Clinical Pathology Division Includes:

Blood Bank

Chemistry and Toxicology

Hematology

Immunology

Microbiology

Phlebotomy

Point of Care testing

Urinalysis

Send-out testing

Potential in-house Flow Cytometry

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