Join the VA and be part of a prestigious network dedicated to serving those who have served our country. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package for physicians, including competitive pay, generous benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.

VHA Physician Total Rewards:

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment):

• Student loan repayment eligibility under EDRP.
• Former EDRP participants may not reapply for this incentive.
  

Work Schedule:

• Regular hours: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: Competitive salary with annual performance bonuses and regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days per year, including:
• 26 days of annual leave
• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Possible 5-day paid absence for Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Retirement:
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting.
• Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance:
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Licensure:
• Requires one full and unrestricted license from any US state or territory.
• CME:
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for full-time physicians with board certification.
• Malpractice:
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract Terms:
• No Physician Employment Contract.
• No significant restrictions on moonlighting.

About the Role:

The Physician - Assistant Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) will report to the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The successful applicant will be a licensed pathologist, board-certified by the American Board of Pathology in both anatomic and clinical pathology.

Anatomic Pathology Section Includes:

• Surgical Pathology
• Cytopathology
• Dermatopathology
• Hematopathology
• Autopsy
• Histology lab
• Immunohistochemistry lab

Clinical Pathology Division Includes:

• Blood Bank
• Chemistry and Toxicology
• Hematology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Phlebotomy
• Point of Care testing
• Urinalysis
• Send-out testing
• Potential in-house Flow Cytometry

Interested in this distinguished opportunity to serve and lead within the VA? Apply now to join our dedicated team committed to delivering excellence in patient care and serving our nation’s veterans.

Let's Connect! VA Physician Recruiter, Kelly De Boer