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Pathology, Outstanding Service Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Opportunity. Are You Intere...

Department of Veteran Affairs

Job Description

Lead, Inspire, and Transform Veteran Healthcare

Physician – Service Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Cleveland VA Healthcare System | Cleveland, Ohio

A Leadership Opportunity with Purpose

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.

Why Cleveland VA?

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.

You will provide executive oversight for:

  • 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.

Practice Medicine Without Burnout

Imagine a career where your expertise is valued and your work-life balance matters.

At VA, You Can Expect:

  • 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.

Interested: Please Forward your resume immediate to:  View email address on ziprecruiter.com  

Discover Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland has become one of America's most exciting and affordable cities, offering a remarkable quality of life for physicians and their families.

Enjoy:

  • 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

Explore Local Attractions:

  • 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.

Exceptional VA Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Work Schedule

  • Monday – Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Time Off

  • Up to 55 days paid time off annually
  • 26 vacation days
  • 13 sick leave days
  • 11 federal holidays
  • Possible 5-day paid CME absence

Retirement

  • Federal pension plan
  • Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent)
  • VA matching contributions up to 5%

Insurance

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term care options

Additional Benefits

  • 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 Mission Matters

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.

Join Us

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.

Lead with purpose. Practice with excellence. Serve those who served.

Physician – Service Chief, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Cleveland VA Healthcare System
Cleveland, Ohio

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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