Physician (Pathology)

Defense Health Agency•Silver Spring, MD

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This Physician (Pathology) position is within the Directorate for Clinical Operations, Consultative Services, at the Joint Pathology Center in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role provides advanced diagnostic consultation and specialized testing, including identifying and diagnosing rare and complex conditions using advanced diagnostic techniques. The physician performs and interprets specialized tests on body fluids and tissue samples to provide information on pathogenesis, histogenesis, biology, and differential diagnosis, and supplies critical data and insights that support global health decisions and initiatives. The position handles critical and complex cases; develops and implements educational programs and training for healthcare providers, including physicians, residents, and medical students; and leads the development and implementation of diagnostic processes and methodologies that establish standards for national and international pathology practices. The physician also shares expertise with pathologists and institutions worldwide. The work is performed in a temperature-controlled office building and is described as approximately 8–9 hours per day. This is a mission-essential position requiring reporting to or remaining at work during certain emergencies. Moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required. The incumbent must maintain relevant clinical privileges and required certifications, and complete pre-employment and annual physical examinations.

Requirements

Possess a Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent degree meeting the stated accreditation or foreign-education equivalency requirements.
Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted physician license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
Have at least one year of supervised direct clinical service after obtaining the medical degree, such as a one-year internship or the first year of a residency program.
Successfully complete accredited residency training in Pathology and have equivalent experience and training equal to at least four years; experience cannot substitute for required residency training.
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security clearance or access.
Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
Complete required background investigation, credit check, pre-employment drug screening, and applicable random drug testing.
Meet immunization requirements, including required Hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact and mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination unless exempted.
Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
Be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds, as required.
Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations because the position is mission essential.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Neuropathology, Neuromuscular Pathology, and Ophthalmic Pathology.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced diagnostic consultation and specialized testing.
Identify and diagnose rare and complex entities using new and advanced diagnostic techniques.
Perform and interpret specialized tests on body fluids or tissue samples, providing information about pathogenesis, histogenesis, biology, and differential diagnosis.
Provide critical data and insights to support global health decisions and initiatives.
Handle critical and complex cases.
Develop and implement educational programs and training for healthcare providers, including pathology and non-pathology physicians, residents, and medical students.
Lead the development and implementation of diagnostic processes and methodologies that set standards for national and international pathology practices.
Share expertise and knowledge with pathologists and institutions worldwide.