Pathologist (AP/CP) – Lab Medicine & On-Call Impact

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Federal benefits

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Staff Physician - Pathologist to provide full-spectrum pathology services within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The incumbent will maintain licensure and run the laboratory seven days a week, providing diagnostic interpretation and clinical consultation. The position requires MD or equivalent, VA-approved residency leading to board eligibility, and current unrestricted license in the United States.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an approved school.
• Current full and unrestricted medical license in the United States.
• Residency training approved by VA for board eligibility.
• Board certification may be required for faculty status.
• English proficiency in speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide full scope pathology services: chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, blood bank, cytology, anatomic pathology.
• Sign out surgical pathology and cytology with CAP-guidelines.
• Review gross specimens and intraoperative frozen sections.
• Provide clinical consultation and interpretation of laboratory results.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and QoA measures.
• May serve as medical director of one or more Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
• Provide 24-hour on-call services as scheduled.

Skills

English proficiency

Board certification (potential)

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent

Approved residency leading to board eligibility

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Staff Physician - Pathologist to provide full-spectrum pathology services within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The incumbent will maintain licensure and run the laboratory seven days a week, providing diagnostic interpretation and clinical consultation. The position requires MD or equivalent, VA-approved residency leading to board eligibility, and current unrestricted license in the United States.