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 - $330,000.00Malpractice : Liability protection50-55 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 PlanSeparate 401K with partial agency matchHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceEDRP eligibility – potential for significant student loan repaymentTour of duty Monday - Friday 08 : 00 AM - 4 : 30 PMCompensation Information :
$300000.00 / Annually - $330000.00 / Annually