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Veterans Health Administration

Pathology Physician

Veterans Health Administration, Salisbury

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Join Our Team in Beautiful Salisbury, NC Pathologist Opportunity Awaits!

Come join the mission of caring for our nation s heroes! The Salisbury VA Health Care System s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) is seeking a highly motivated, AP/CP Board-Certified or Eligible Pathologist. Candidates should have a strong background and recent experience in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Duties

Clinical Pathology:

  • Supervise and interpret activities related to Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Special Chemistry & Toxicology, Microbiology, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Serology, and Flow Cytometry.

Medical Conferences:

  • Deliver presentations at Surgical M&M, Thoracic, General Surgery, Breast Tumor Board, and other conferences as requested.

Professional Interaction:

  • Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, administrators, technologists, and patients.

Availability:

  • On-call 24/7 via beeper and phone, with occasional on-site duties at the hospital.

Requirements

  • Board Certified or Eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
  • Hold a full, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. State
  • U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be considered when qualified citizens cannot be recruited, in accordance with VA policy.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
  • Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME).
  • Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
  • Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement).
  • Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory.
  • CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification.
  • Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage.
  • Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting.
  • Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.