Pathology - Physician

Jobtome; League City (TX); Sur place; USD 240 000 - 370 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

50–55 days paid time off per year

Annual performance bonus

Federal pension

401K with up to 5% employer match

CME reimbursement

Tail coverage for malpractice

Résumé du poste

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center seeks a Physician Pathologist board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

The role involves participation in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy/Clinical Pathology as assigned by expertise and needs, with collaboration across Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services to ensure comprehensive care for Veterans. The position emphasizes coordination with clinical providers to ensure continuity of care, educational

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO degree from an approved school.
• Current, full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Board eligibility or certification in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology.
• VA policy allows appointment of non-citizens only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

Responsabilités

• Participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy and/or Clinical Pathology based on training and competency.
• Provide education and support to pathology staff (technologists, technicians, transcriptionists, lab managers).
• Engage in multidisciplinary conferences (e.g., tumor board) as assigned by Service Chief.

Formation

MD/DO degree and US licensure

Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

US residency training per VA requirements

Citizenship: U.S. citizen (or compliant non-citizen per VA policy)

Description du poste

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician Pathologist who is board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Pathologists work in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) at MEDVAMC. Pathologists are responsible for providing Comprehensive Pathology Care for Veterans.The pathologist will coordinate and communicate with the clinical provider regarding the diagnosis to ensure continuity of care.

Major Duties/Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, and/or Clinical Pathology. Not all pathologists are expected to function in all disciplines. The work assignment will depend upon training, expertise, competency, specialty training and/or certification.
• Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff (technicians, transcriptionists, technologists, supervisors, lab managers and administrative staff).
  • Engage in multidisciplinary on-site interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board etc. as assigned by the Service Chief.
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    • Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff, (technicians, transcriptionists, technologists, supervisors, lab managers and administrative staff).

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Qualifications:

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen (non- citizen candidates may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. )

• 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 one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are:
  • (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed;
    OR
  • (2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States;
    OR
  • (3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
    

Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.

We offer:

1. Likely starting base salary range: $240,000- $370,000

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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