Physician – Service Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Department of Veterans Affairs
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Job summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to lead the Cleveland VA Healthcare System. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact Veteran healthcare, manage clinical operations, and ensure regulatory compliance without the pressures of private practice.
As a physician leader, you will work in a collaborative atmosphere focused on quality patient care, with comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Cleveland offers an affordable cost of living, vibrant culture, and four-season recreational opportunities, making it an ideal place for both professional and personal fulfillment.
Qualifications
- Must be an accomplished Pathologist with experience in leadership roles.
- Strong background in clinical and anatomic pathology operations is essential.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality management and regulatory compliance is required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee clinical and anatomic pathology operations.
- Manage laboratory quality and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and mentor laboratory staff across multiple care locations.
Skills
Education
Job description
Outstanding Service Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Opportunity. Are You Interested?
Are you an accomplished Pathologist seeking an opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional quality of life?
The Cleveland VA Healthcare System is seeking an outstanding physician leader to serve as the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LM). This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of laboratory medicine for our nation's Veterans while leading a highly skilled team dedicated to excellence in patient care.
At the Department of Veterans Affairs, you will find something increasingly rare in modern medicine-the ability to focus on quality patient care, strategic leadership, and professional fulfillment without the pressures of private practice productivity demands.
As Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, you will oversee a comprehensive and technologically advanced pathology and laboratory program while serving as a key member of the medical center's leadership team.
- Clinical and Anatomic Pathology operations
- Laboratory quality management and regulatory compliance
- Laboratory managers, quality managers, and section chiefs
- Transfusion medicine, hematology, microbiology, chemistry, molecular diagnostics, cytology, surgical pathology, and point‑of‑care testing
- Strategic planning, quality improvement initiatives, and laboratory innovation
- Consultation and collaboration with medical staff throughout the healthcare system
- Oversight of laboratory services provided across multiple care locations
This position offers a unique blend of clinical excellence, administrative leadership, mentorship, and healthcare system transformation.
Imagine a career where your expertise is valued and your work‑life balance matters.
- No production quotas
- No physician employment contract
- Minimal administrative burden compared to private‑sector healthcare
- Mission‑driven patient care
- Leadership autonomy and influence
- A collaborative interdisciplinary culture
- Stable federal employment
- Meaningful impact on the lives of America's Veterans
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to care for those who have served our nation while helping shape the future of Veteran healthcare.
If interested, please forward your resume immediately to terrance.anderson@va.gov.
Cleveland has become one of America's most exciting and affordable cities, offering a remarkable quality of life for physicians and their families.
- Affordable cost of living compared to most major metropolitan areas
- Beautiful Lake Erie waterfront living
- Vibrant downtown entertainment district
- Professional sports, including the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Guardians
- World‑renowned arts and culture
- Exceptional public and private schools
- Family‑friendly neighborhoods and suburbs
- Four‑season recreation with easy access to parks, golf, boating, hiking, and skiing
- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Playhouse Square (largest performing arts district outside New York City)
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Cleveland Metroparks
- Award‑winning dining and culinary experiences
Whether you're seeking urban excitement, suburban comfort, or outdoor adventure, Cleveland offers an exceptional lifestyle at a fraction of the cost of many other physician markets.
- Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Up to 55 days paid time off annually
- 26 vacation days
- 13 sick leave days
- 11 federal holidays
- Possible 5‑day paid CME absence
- Federal pension plan
- Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)
- VA matching contributions up to 5%
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long‑term care options
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized
- Free malpractice coverage with tail protection
- One unrestricted U.S. medical license accepted nationwide
- CME reimbursement available
- Regular salary increases and performance bonuses
- Federal employment stability
The Department of Veterans Affairs operates the largest integrated healthcare system in the United States. Our mission is simple yet profound:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan."
When you join VA, you become part of a healthcare system committed to serving those who have sacrificed for our nation.
This is more than a job.
It is an opportunity to lead, mentor, innovate, and leave a lasting legacy while caring for America's heroes.
If you are a visionary Pathologist and proven healthcare leader ready to advance laboratory medicine while enjoying exceptional professional satisfaction and work‑life balance, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
Cleveland VA Healthcare System
Cleveland, Ohio
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