Excellent Pathology & Laboratory Assistant Chief Opportunity

$320,000 - $400,000/Yr

United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Senior

Oklahoma City, OK

Administration of Human Resource Programs

About the position

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System is seeking a full-time, board certified or board eligible Pathologist to join their team. The role involves responsibilities in General Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, and Clinical Pathology, with a focus on providing clinical and didactic teaching to pathology residents. The successful candidate will also participate in scholarly activities and oversee various Clinical Pathology Services, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with VA directives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in general surgical pathology and non-gyn cytopathology sign-outs.
• Share AP/CP coverage and call responsibilities with three other pathologists.
• Provide clinical and didactic teaching to pathology residents.
• Supervise all individuals in the Pathology and Laboratory Medical Service (PLMS).
• Assume supervisory duties in the absence of the Service Chief.
• Oversee Clinical Pathology Services including clinical chemistry, molecular pathology, hematology, microbiology, coagulation medicine, and blood bank.
• Complete performance appraisals for PLMS staff.
• Participate in the Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) process.
• Serve as a member of the Procedure, Tissue, and Transfusion Quality Review Committee.
• Maintain familiarity with VA directives regarding pathological analysis and laboratory operations.
• Participate in VISN19 Pathology Group activities and report critical incidents.
• Organize and co-chair monthly Pathology Staff meetings.
• Participate in facility High Reliability Organization (HRO) activities.
• Monitor and manage timely PLMS test result reporting.

Requirements

• AP/CP board certified or board eligible Pathologist.
• Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Experience in General Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology.

Nice-to-haves

• Board Certified in Cardiology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.
• Additional board certification in Internal Medicine is preferred.

Benefits

• Federal Retirement Plan through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to 5% government matching contributions.
• Eligible for Education Debt Repayment Program (EDRP).
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance options.
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement.