Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Department of Veterans Affairs

Are you an experienced pathologist with strong leadership skills and a passion for serving our nation's veterans? The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Chief for our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. The major duties of a Physician - Chief will include but are not limited to: Responsible for all clinical and administrative functions of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service. Exercises administrative, programmatic, clinical, anatomical and academic oversight of pathology and laboratory programs to ensure delivery of quality services. Serves as the role model (clinical administrator) by providing and monitoring pathology and laboratory care. Integrates the pathology and laboratory services into primary functions of the organization. Serves as the principle spokesperson and advocate for pathology and laboratory programs within the VA Medical Center. Ensures communication and coordination between the Medical Center laboratory services and the clinical/patient care services. Board Certified or Board Eligible in a related specialty - Anatomic Pathology. Possess experience working and managing a Pathology Laboratory. Preferred Experience: The candidate must have demonstrated significant levels of clinical expertise and publication record in pathology disciplines. Experience and knowledge in formulating and reporting diagnostic information. Board Certified or Board Eligible in a related specialty-Anatomic Pathology. Possess experience working and managing a Pathology Laboratory. Position Highlights: Likely starting base salary range: $300,000.00 - $330,000.00 Malpractice: Liability protection 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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) Federal Retirement Plan Separate 401K with partial agency match Health, Dental Vision Insurance EDRP eligibility potential for significant student loan repayment Tour of duty Monday - Friday 08:00 AM - 4:30 PM