Pathology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in TN

PracticeLink; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to join their team at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. This role offers the chance to engage in diverse clinical duties, including surgical pathology and cytopathology, while also providing teaching and mentoring to residents and students. The position boasts an excellent work/life balance, a low patient-to-provider ratio, and a supportive environment for scholarly activities. Located in the picturesque Johnson City, Tennessee, this opportunity combines professional growth with a community known for its rich history and outdoor activities.

Benefits

Loan Repayment through EDRP

No contracts or non-compete restrictions

No state income tax

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Excellent work/life balance

Low patient to provider ratio

Qualifications

• Must be board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology.
• Strong background in surgical pathology and cytopathology is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general surgical pathology and non-gyn cytopathology sign-outs.
• Provide clinical and didactic teaching to pathology residents and medical students.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology

Clinical Pathology

Cytopathology

Bone Marrow Biopsies

Hematopathology

Education

Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Job description

Pathology Physician Job with Veterans Health Administration in TN

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Job Overview

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to join our team of physicians.

Clinical Duties

The successful candidate will participate in general surgical pathology and non-gyn cytopathology sign-outs, sharing CP coverage and call responsibilities with three other pathologists. They will also share sign-out of peripheral blood smears and bone marrow aspiration and biopsy specimens with one other pathologist. The role includes providing clinical and didactic teaching to pathology residents and medical students, as well as participating in scholarly activities with available mentoring.

Qualifications

Must be board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. A strong background in surgical pathology and cytopathology is required, with experience in signing out bone marrow biopsies and peripheral blood smears, or hematopathology fellowship training and board eligibility/certification in hematopathology.

Benefits

• Loan Repayment through EDRP (Education Debt Reduction Program)
• No contracts or non-compete restrictions
• No state income tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Excellent work/life balance
• Low patient to provider ratio

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, known for its rich history, cultural heritage, outdoor activities, and beautiful lakes and mountain vistas. The city is a regional hub for healthcare, with diverse economic and educational opportunities, and a historic Veterans Administration campus. Nearby attractions include Asheville, Knoxville, Gatlinburg, and North Carolina ski areas. Johnson City offers a low cost of living and was named one of the Best Small Cities for Business and Careers by Forbes and one of the 10 Least Expensive Cities for Living by Kiplinger.