Physician - Anatomic Pathology Section Chief

Job Title

Leadership & Management

List of Duties, including but not limited to:

• Overseeing daily operations of the anatomic pathology section.
• Supervising pathologists.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure high-quality diagnostic services.
• Ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and other regulatory bodies.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Performing and reviewing diagnostic surgical pathology and cytopathology assessments.
• Conducting autopsies and forensic examinations when necessary.
• Interpreting diagnostic specimens and providing expert opinions.
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of pathology results.

Education & Training

• Mentoring and training residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Leading educational initiatives, conferences, and seminars.
• Keeping staff informed about evolving best practices and innovations in anatomic pathology.

Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement

• Implementing and monitoring quality control programs.
• Analyzing diagnostic performance data and driving continuous improvement.
• Addressing any issues affecting diagnostic accuracy or laboratory performance.

Research & Development

• Leading or collaborating on research projects in anatomic pathology.
• Managing research grants.
• Publishing findings and presenting at scientific meetings.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Working closely with other clinical departments to coordinate patient care.
• Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Consulting on complex clinical cases requiring specialized expertise.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Managing budgets and resource allocation for the pathology section.
• Participating in departmental strategic planning and committee work.
• Representing anatomic pathology in hospital leadership forums.

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

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be available for highly qualified candidates

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized

Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not authorized

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.

EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM