Physician - Pathologist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 240,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is seeking a board certified Pathologist to join the Path and Lab Department. The Minneapolis VA is an academic medical center and teaching hospital equipped with advanced technology - four major research centers - and multiple Regional and National Specialty Care Centers.

This role emphasizes surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy services, and clinical pathology with opportunities for education of trainees and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology preferred.
• Experience in academic medical center and teaching hospital settings.
• Strong collaboration and training of residents and fellows welcome.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory oversight across surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy, and clinical pathology.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences and tumor boards.
• Provide supervision and education to trainees and staff.
• Meet turnaround time requirements and quality measures.

Skills

AP/CP Board Cert

Leadership

Clinical pathology

Education

MD degree

Job description

Summary

The Path and Lab Department of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a board certified Pathologist. The Minneapolis VA is an academic medical center and teaching hospital equipped with advanced technology - four major research centers - and multiple Regional and National Specialty Care Center

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens 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
• Exceptions: Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as ""Physician Resident Providers"" (PRPs)
• PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e. - not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent basis
• PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged
• rather - they are to have a ""scope of practice"" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision
• Additionally - surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs
• In rare and unusual circumstances - the Facility Director can submit a memo to the VISN Director through the VISN Chief Medical Officer - who may approve requests for reasonable exceptions to the residency training requirement for Physicians whose composite record of experience - accomplishments - performance - and qualifications warrant such action
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Preferred Experience: The physician must be Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (preferred) or Anatomic Pathology only
• Additional subspeciality fellowship training (surgical pathology - cytopathology - other anatomic pathology subspecialties) is highly encouraged
• Laboratory Experience in Surgical Pathology - Cytopathology - Autopsy services - and/or Clinical Pathology
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Duties

• Laboratory Experience in Surgical Pathology - Cytopathology - Autopsy services - and/or Clinical Pathology
• Duties as assigned
• Staff Pathologist will perform the following core tasks: - Participate in Surgical Pathology - Cytopathology - Autopsy services - and 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
• - Participate in Multidisciplinary interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board etc
• - On-call duties as delineated in monthly rotation schedule
• - Participate in training and supervision of trainees and Residents
• - Professional overseeing of lab operations (Anatomic and/or Clinical)
• - Participate in departmental meetings - QA process or tasks delegated by Chief of Service to achieve the mission of the Pathology and Lab Medicine Service and VA
• - Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff (technicians - technologists - pathology assistants - supervisors - lab managers and administrative staff)
• - Meet turnaround time requirements for surgical - cytology - autopsy - or other cases as defined by VHA pathology policy and performance measures
• - To serve on medical center committees representing Pathology
• - Fulfill obligations in completing mandatory training - competency - computer skills (work related)
• - Maintains patient privacy and medical record in accordance with VHA policies
• - Fulfilling all requirements related to CAP - The Joint Commission (TJC) - and VHA pathology policies and procedures
• - All pathologists need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance
• - Any task as designated or delegated by the Chief of Pathology VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• 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 Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-430 pm- Rotating Call/Weekend/Holiday