Pathology & Lab Medicine Executive Leader

Veterans Health Administration; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 225,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Paid Time Off 50-55 days/yr

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks an Associate Chief of Staff for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to lead a comprehensive service line at the VA Medical Center. The role directs policy, operations, budgeting, and quality assurance while maintaining high standards of diagnostic services across histology, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.

You will supervise staff, foster a collaborative culture, and engage with research programs to advance VA initiatives and patient care.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and administrative capabilities across a large service line.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of cross‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to mentor and develop staff while driving quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Leads Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, directing policy, operations, and budget.
• Oversees quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and cost‑effective testing services.
• Guides education, research collaboration, and interdepartmental coordination within VA and hospital systems.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO (Doctor of Medicine or equivalent)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks an Associate Chief of Staff for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to lead a comprehensive service line at the VA Medical Center. The role directs policy, operations, budgeting, and quality assurance while maintaining high standards of diagnostic services across histology, chemistry, microbiology, and transfusion medicine.

You will supervise staff, foster a collaborative culture, and engage with research programs to advance VA initiatives and patient care.