Physician-Pathology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP - Education Debt Reduction

Sign-On Bonus

Paid Time Off

Federal benefits package

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Orlando VA Healthcare System Pathology & Laboratory Service seeks an experienced pathologist with AP/CP board certification and subspecialty fellowships. Ideal candidates have training in Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology, with Ultrasound-guided FNA experience.

The role supports growth of an academic hospital program and requires strong communication and teamwork within a growing medical center.

Qualifications

• AP/CP board-certified pathologist with fellowship training in Surgical Pathology
• Preference for Head & Neck and/or Pulmonary pathology experience
• Cytopathology fellowship with GYN and non-GYN cytology experience
• Ultrasound-guided FNA biopsy experience required
• Molecular Pathology fellowship with interpretation of molecular assays

Responsibilities

• May assist in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services as needed
• Contribute to growth of VA academic hospital program
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality care

Skills

AP/CP board certification

Communication skills

Team player

Pathology fellowship training

Education

AP/CP board certification

Surgical Pathology fellowship

Cytopathology fellowship

Molecular Pathology fellowship

Job description

Summary

• A recruitment/relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidate(s). This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - Please see below.

Duties

• The Orlando VA Healthcare System's Pathology & Laboratory Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pathologist
• Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
• You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center
• The candidate is a well-rounded pathologist with AP/CP board certification as well as training and/or experience in either ONE of the following three specialties: Pathologist fellowship trained in Surgical Pathology
• Preference for candidates trained and/or experienced in Head & Neck Pathology and/or Pulmonary Pathology
• Pathologist fellowship trained in Cytopathology with GYN and non-GYN cytology experience
• Ultrasound-guided FNA biopsy experience is required
• Pathologist fellowship trained and board certified in Molecular Pathology experienced in the interpretation of various molecular assays
• May assist in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services as needed
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• VHA Physician Total Rewards
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-On Bonus): Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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 through Friday - 8am-4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc/Situational-Occasional - Non-routine