Physician (Pathology)

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Duties include but are not limited to:

• Interpretation of surgical pathology biopsies and surgical resections, performing intraoperative consultations and frozen sections as appropriate.
• If appropriate based on training/ needs- assistance with interpretation of Cytopathology specimens (non-GYN and GYN cytopathology, on-site evaluation of specimens.
• Presentation of pathology findings for interdisciplinary conferences including subspecialty tumor board conferences.
• Participation in activities necessary for high quality pathology services including intradepartmental quality assurance conference, retrospective peer review and other activities necessary for maintenance of accreditation.
• Other appropriate activities based on training/ needs including interpretation of Clinical Pathology tests, assistance with management of Clinical Pathology laboratories.
• Performance and reporting of autopsies (fewer than 20 per year)
• Participates in providing 24 hours call coverage for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology needs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

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

US Department of Veterans Affairs