Physician (Section Chief of Anatomic Pathology)

4 months ago

Memphis, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This position is located in the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Memphis VA Medical Center. This position reports directly to the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The incumbent will be expected to provide neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathology and cytology diagnoses at VAMC. Surgical pathology coverage will include at least 80% of the cases in the area of subspecialty training/experience.



Duties

This vacancy will remain open until filled

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • The incumbent is expected, in collaboration with supervisory technical personnel and the Chief of PLMS, to take responsibility for coordinating compliance and quality management activities in Anatomic Pathology.
  • Advanced knowledge of concepts, principles, and methodology used in a major Anatomic and Clinical Pathology program to assess program operations for effectiveness and provide authoritative guidance to PLMS personnel and management based on the results of such assessments.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines as well as facility, VISN and VACO management.-Ability to provide advisory, planning, and surveillance services to clinicians, laboratory management and supervisors on specific functions, programs, or difficult, widespread and persistent problems.
  • Ability to solve complex problems concerned with unique or controversial aspects of anatomic pathology including (but not limited to new or unconventional methods, program changes, or conflicts between scientific/technological requirements and regulatory or program (i.e., cost effectiveness) requirements.
  • Knowledge of, and ability to, provide a full range of services, which includes responsibility for the assigned work, for planning and executing short and long-range programs.The Pathologist should be responsible documenting and finalizing reports and effectively communicating results to the clinicians overseeing care for our Veterans.
  • The selected candidate will also have autopsy responsibilities and oversight responsibilities in the Grossing Room. The incumbent will also provide coverage for Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine services as required and as appropriate given training and experience.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be available to highly qualified candidates.

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: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Friday with call/weekend rotation possible.

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