Physician- Pathologist

This functional statement is specific to a physician position assigned under the PALMS at Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System (VA HCS) to perform duties as a Pathologist for Anatomical and Clinical Pathology. Pathologists working in the Department of Pathology at the Ann Arbor VA HCS must be Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Additional training or experience in another subspecialty is highly encouraged.

Staff Pathologist will perform the following Core tasks: The physician will maintain professionalism, work ethic and responsibility to VA mission, Vision, and Core Values and coordinate and collaborate with the Ann Arbor VA HCS Chief of Pathology to meet the VA mission, to include provision of patient care in the context of a Patient Centered Care model. Participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, and Clinical Pathology. Participate in Multidisciplinary on-site interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board etc. Offsite conferences need to be approved by the service chief first. Participate in QA, Performance and dashboards for pathology and for Ann Arbor VA HCS. On-call 24/7 (Anatomic and Clinical) as delineated in monthly rotation schedule Required to participate in training and supervision of trainees and Residents. Professional overseeing of lab operations (Anatomic and Clinical). Participate in departmental meetings, QA process or task delegated by Chief of Service to achieve the mission of Pathology and Lab Medicine Services and VA. Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff (technicians, transcriptionists, technologists, supervisors, lab managers and administrative staff) Inform the Chief of service for leave approval, tour of duty, time off from regular tour of duty or any related issues. Meet turnaround time requirements for surgical, Non-Gyn cytology, Gyn cytology, FNA, autopsy, or other cases as defined by VHA pathology policy and performance measures. To serve on medical center committees representing Pathology. Fulfill obligations in completing mandatory training, competency, computer skills (work related) Maintains patient privacy and medical record in accordance with VHA policies. Fulfilling all requirements related to accrediting agencies such as and not limited to CAP, The Joint Commission (TJC), FDA, AABB, and VHA pathology policies and procedures. Adhere to policies and procedures for VHA in general and medical center in specific. The physician will be responsible to ensure that the staff and trainees meet VHA performance measure goals. The physician may also be assigned duty as a supervising or collaborating physician for one or more mid-level providers. The physician will participate on hospital committees as assigned. Pathologists are responsible for providing Comprehensive Pathology Care for Veterans. The provider should, in the context of a longitudinal relationship, fulfill all pathology care needs including gender and age specific Pathology conditions and diagnosis. The pathologist will coordinate and communicate with the clinical provider regarding the diagnosis to ensure continuity of care. All physicians are responsible to have read the Medical Staff Bylaws and to comply with the Bylaws. All physicians are responsible to timely completion of all mandatory training. Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of pathology lab/sub-section. The subsection may be defined either by a pathology specialty or location of a separate lab. Typically these duties are designated at the time of joining but sometimes during the course of employment, participation in special projects pertinent to assigned section may be necessary as the projects become available through strategic or other initiatives. These are delegated responsibilities. Most providers will need to act as surrogates for the pathology cases of their colleagues, when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. All physicians will always work within their privileges, unless necessitated by an emergency. Any task as designated or delegated by the Chief or Assistant Chief of Pathology VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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: TBD

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.