Pathologist

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician Pathologist who is board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Working within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), the pathologist will provide comprehensive pathology care and coordinate with clinical providers to ensure continuity of care for Veterans. This role offers an engaging clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality diagnostic services and educational support.

Practice Info

• Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
• Patient population consists of Veterans

Shift & Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate with the clinical provider regarding the diagnosis to ensure continuity of care
• Participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, and/or Clinical Pathology based on training, expertise, competency, and certification
• Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff, including technicians, transcriptionists, technologists, supervisors, lab managers, and administrative staff
• Engage in multidisciplinary on-site interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board as assigned by the Service Chief

Compensation

• Likely starting base salary range: $240,000 - $370,000
• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Regular salary increases

Benefits

• 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)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME (must be full-time with board certification)
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen (non-citizen candidates may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy)
• Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine from an approved school
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification (or approved alternative pathways)
• Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans
• Board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology