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Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service (Physician)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
About the Role
The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) reports directly to the Chief of Staff and is responsible for the overall clinical, administrative, and programmatic leadership of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service to ensure achievement of the Medical Center's clinical, research, and educational goals.
What You'll Do
- →This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026 or until all positions are filled.
- →The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 15 June 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks.
- →Eligible applications received after that date will be referred to at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to: Maintains licensure and credentials sufficient to support the incumbent's authority to practice pathology within the following scope of practice: full range of Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, Immunology, Serology, Microbiology testing, and Phlebotomy services.
- →Oversee the development of program activities, services, record-keeping, schedules, policies, evaluation procedures, marketing brochures, educational resources, etc.
- →Convenes service staff meetings and other meetings to promote effective functioning of the service area.
- →Works closely with executive leadership, managerial and clinical leaders in formulating local policies, resource planning for manpower, equipment, and space.
- →The Chief also works with Human Resources to meet labor management partnership obligations in planning policy changes that impact work conditions.
- →Addresses coverage issues, manages day-to-day operations, liaises with administrative staff both internal and external to ensure full clinical operations.
- →Serve as a mentor and/or teacher for residents, trainees, providers, and staff.
- →Plans and guides educational activities to meet the individual needs of the learner.
- →May develop courses, lectures, and/or programs to facilitate objectives.
Requirements
- ✓Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓A drug test is required for this position, and the position is subject to random drug testing.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Personality Fit
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