Pathologist Job in Hampton, VA | Up to $350k Salary

Description

We are looking for a dedicated Pathologist to join our team at the Hampton VA Medical Center. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for a broad range of patient care activities within Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This is a comprehensive position that primarily involves anatomic pathology duties, including cytopathology and surgical pathology, along with oversight in all areas of the clinical lab. If you're passionate about diagnostic medicine and want to serve our nation's Veterans, this is an excellent opportunity.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Provide diagnostic expertise in anatomic pathology, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, and autopsy pathology.
• Offer diagnostic oversight and clinical consultation for microbiology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, clinical chemistry, blood bank, and hematology.
• Process and interpret intraoperative frozen sections and provide real-time consultation to surgical teams as requested.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences such as Tumor Board, teach residents and students, and engage in laboratory quality assurance measures.
• Provide 24/7 on-call services on a rotating basis with other pathologists to ensure continuous diagnostic support.

What you'll need to have:

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Pathology.
• Board certification or eligibility in Cytopathology is required.
• A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. State or Territory.
• U.S. Citizenship and proficiency in English. Two or more years of experience in GU or GI pathology is preferred.

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Incredible Paid Time Off: Enjoy 50-55 paid days off per year (including annual leave, sick days, federal holidays, and CME).
• Excellent Retirement Plan: We offer a traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and a 401K with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Access to federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance plans.
• Practice with Security: Benefit from free liability protection with tail coverage and no restrictive physician employment contracts.