Pathology & Lab Medicine Chief — Senior Medical Leader

Veterans in Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) invites applicants for the Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

The role combines administrative leadership with clinical responsibility for anatomic and clinical pathology services. The position requires board certification (preferred), a full medical license, and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team in an academic-influenced setting.

Qualifications

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary staff.
• Experience in clinical leadership and staff development.
• Knowledge of quality, policy, and regulatory requirements in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CAP, Joint Commission).
• Perform routine anatomic pathology reports as part of clinical leadership.
• Lead multidisciplinary staff and promote staff excellence and development.
• Oversee resource management, budget, equipment, space, and contracting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Communication

Education

MD/DO degree

ABPath certification (preferred)

Medical licensure

Job description

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) invites applicants for the Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

The role combines administrative leadership with clinical responsibility for anatomic and clinical pathology services. The position requires board certification (preferred), a full medical license, and the ability to manage a multidisciplinary team in an academic-influenced setting.