Neuropathologist needed at VA Boston (Jamaica Plain) *Student loan forgiveness*

Veterans Health Administration VA Boston Healthcare System VA Boston Healthcare System is seeking a Full-time Neuropathologist. Duties and responsibilities involve serving as the neuropathologist for the VA National PTSD Brain Bank, including overseeing and performing neuropathological workups, tissue distribution, and data management. Duties also include assistance with neuropathological workups for other VA and Boston University based brain banks as well as clinical service obligations on the surgical neuropathology service for the Boston VA Healthcare System. The candidate is expected to engage in academic activities that include clinical and/or basic research (investigator-initiated or collaborative), as well as teaching of medical school students, residents, fellows, and non-Pathology faculty colleagues. Position consists of up to 60% effort dedicated to the PTSD Brain Bank, up to 20% effort for other clinical duties and at least 20% independent research time. Requirements U.S. Citizenship Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Doctor of medicine (MD) or osteopathic medicine (DO) degree from an approved VA school in the year of completion. Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the United States. Residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. Approved residencies: (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 year the residency or fellowship was completed; or

• 2) One year of post‑medical‑school training approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of independent practice in the United States; or
• 3) Non‑U.S. residency training followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States related to the position.

Additional Requirement: Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology or Neuropathology. Preferred Experience: AP Specialization and Neuropathology experience. Benefits 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% contribution 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. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. VA Boston Healthcare System does not discriminate in employment and follows federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Veterans Affairs