US Department of Veterans Affairs
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support. Duties
The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is recruiting for a full-time staff pathologist who is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Additional certification in Clinical Pathology and/or Cytopathology is preferred, not required. Responsibilities include: Provide Surgical Pathology and/or Cytopathology case review and reporting Attend the principal tumor boards Participate in teaching, research, and clinical activities co-sponsored by Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, and Harvard Medical School Opportunity for an academic appointment commensurate with experience The successful candidate will join a collegial group of 10 pathologists. The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service operates across multiple sites (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brockton, Causeway, Lowell and Bedford). The division includes: Anatomic Pathology: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, Neuropathology, Autopsy, Histology, Immunohistochemistry Clinical Pathology: Blood Bank, Chemistry and Toxicology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Point of Care, and Send-out testing The Service handles extensive testing (e.g., >3,000,000 tests/year) and provides reference laboratory support across VISN 1. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package (VHA Physician Total Rewards). Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Licensure:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent; current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or territory; board certification required for faculty status for academic appointments. Basic Requirements: U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed where recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible, per VA policy) Medical degree from an approved school (LCME- or AOA-accredited; or foreign-trained with ECFMG verification as applicable) Residency in an approved core specialty program leading to board eligibility Proficiency in spoken and written English Ability to obtain a full and unrestricted medical license Selected applicants may be subject to a background/security investigation and online onboarding Board Certification : Required in Anatomic Pathology.
Preferred : Board Certification in Clinical Pathology and/or Cytopathology. Physical and Other Requirements:
Evaluation of physical, cognitive and emotional fitness; ability to work under stress and flexible in a changing environment. Participation in VA influenza vaccination program is required. Miscellaneous:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. See the job announcement for additional information on residency verification, reference standards, and policy notes. Employment Details
Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Other information includes details on pay, benefits, and available on-site resources. For questions or assistance, contact the VA recruiter or refer to the official job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join to apply for the
Physician - Pathologist
role at
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs . This position is eligible for the EDRP, a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Contact VHA EDRP Program Support. Duties
The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) is recruiting for a full-time staff pathologist who is board certified in Anatomic Pathology. Additional certification in Clinical Pathology and/or Cytopathology is preferred, not required. Responsibilities include: Provide Surgical Pathology and/or Cytopathology case review and reporting Attend the principal tumor boards Participate in teaching, research, and clinical activities co-sponsored by Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, and Harvard Medical School Opportunity for an academic appointment commensurate with experience The successful candidate will join a collegial group of 10 pathologists. The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service operates across multiple sites (West Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Brockton, Causeway, Lowell and Bedford). The division includes: Anatomic Pathology: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, Neuropathology, Autopsy, Histology, Immunohistochemistry Clinical Pathology: Blood Bank, Chemistry and Toxicology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Point of Care, and Send-out testing The Service handles extensive testing (e.g., >3,000,000 tests/year) and provides reference laboratory support across VISN 1. The VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package (VHA Physician Total Rewards). Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Licensure:
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or equivalent; current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state or territory; board certification required for faculty status for academic appointments. Basic Requirements: U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed where recruitment of qualified citizens is not possible, per VA policy) Medical degree from an approved school (LCME- or AOA-accredited; or foreign-trained with ECFMG verification as applicable) Residency in an approved core specialty program leading to board eligibility Proficiency in spoken and written English Ability to obtain a full and unrestricted medical license Selected applicants may be subject to a background/security investigation and online onboarding Board Certification : Required in Anatomic Pathology.
Preferred : Board Certification in Clinical Pathology and/or Cytopathology. Physical and Other Requirements:
Evaluation of physical, cognitive and emotional fitness; ability to work under stress and flexible in a changing environment. Participation in VA influenza vaccination program is required. Miscellaneous:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. See the job announcement for additional information on residency verification, reference standards, and policy notes. Employment Details
Employment Type: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM 4:30 PM Other information includes details on pay, benefits, and available on-site resources. For questions or assistance, contact the VA recruiter or refer to the official job posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr