Physician (Clinical / Anatomical Staff Pathologist)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Anatomic and Clinical Staff Pathologist at the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. This role involves diagnostic services, teaching and mentoring, as well as significant opportunities for research and professional development. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Medicine degree and board certification in pathology, ensuring comprehensive care and education at a leading healthcare facility.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual performance bonus

50-55 days of paid time off per year

Federal retirement benefits and 401K with VA contributions

Federal health, vision, dental, and life insurance

CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year

Malpractice coverage with tail coverage

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology required.
• Eligibility for academic appointment at a University School of Medicine desirable.
• US citizenship required, with exceptions for recruitment shortages.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic services within the Department of Pathology.
• Train medical students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in administrative duties and pathology resident education.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in English

Recent experience in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology

Education

Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree

Completed residency in an accredited program

Job description

The VISN 22 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (PALMS) encompasses the consolidated laboratories at Tucson Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS). The Anatomic and Clinical Staff Pathologist provides diagnostic services within the Department of Pathology, with potential for subspecialty coverage as training permits (examples include dermatopathology or hematopathology).

Duties

The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) is a tertiary care facility offering a full range of clinical services. It is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Surgery, Primary Care, Emergency Medicine, and Pharmacy. The position involves training of medical students, residents, and fellows. The candidate must be eligible for an appointment with the University of Arizona.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year (including annual leave, sick leave, holidays, and CME leave)
• Federal retirement benefits and 401K with VA contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, life, and long-term care insurance
• Licensure from any US State or territory
• CME reimbursement up to $1,000 per year
• Malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• No physician employment contract or restrictions on moonlighting

The position requires board certification or eligibility in anatomical & clinical pathology. Research interests are desirable, with protected research time available. Responsibilities include clinical, administrative, and teaching duties, including pathology resident education.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the basic requirements, including:

• US citizenship (non-citizens only if recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible)
• Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from an approved school
• Full, unrestricted medical license in the US
• Completed residency in an accredited program leading to eligibility for board certification
• Proficiency in English

Preferences include recent experience in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and excellent communication skills. The candidate must be board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and eligible for an academic appointment at a University School of Medicine.

For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform duties in a clinical setting, including lifting, reaching, finger use, standing, vision, color discrimination, and hearing, under normal and emergent conditions.