Physician Chief Anatomic Pathology

Department of Veterans Affairs • West Haven, CT

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About The Position

VA Connecticut Healthcare System is looking for a Chief of Anatomic Pathology to work in collaboration with Chief of Service, Lab Manager, Histology Lead and Quality Manager. The Chief, Anatomic Pathology, will be expected to have outstanding professional ability in the practice of anatomic pathology and ability to guide the development and implementation of programs within the Anatomic Pathology area of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. These programs include, but are not limited to medical practice, professional standards, personnel issues, and quality and performance improvement.

Requirements

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• At least five years' experience in full-time Anatomic Pathology practice.
• Academic qualifications as an associate or full professor in anatomic pathology.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experiences in pathology.

Responsibilities

• Attend on Surgical Pathology and subspecialty services as appropriate.
• Oversee compliance with CAP/ CLIA/ VHA and other applicable accrediting and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise quality program for anatomic pathology, including case review, OPPE and other performance evaluation and compliance activities.
• Manage scheduling of pathology coverage in the anatomic pathology department.
• Coordinate with Chief of Service and Lab Manager on operational organization and management of anatomic pathology services.
• Engage in research, education, and/or other scholarship.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Regular salary increases.
• 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).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance.
• Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement for CME.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees