Physician (Pathologist)
Company: Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
Location: Johnson City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary This position is located within the Pathology and
Laboratory Service at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. This
position reports directly to the Chief of Path and Lab.
Responsibilities The pathologist will participate in Surgical
Pathology, Non Gyn Cytopathology, hematopathology (bone marrow,
peripheral blood, lymph node), autopsy, and clinical pathology
services. The work assignment will depend upon training, expertise,
competency, specialist training, and certification. The physician
must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The
service is affiliated with East Tennessee State University and the
pathologist is required to teach the pathology residents in
clinical and anatomical pathology. Experience in teaching residents
is preferred. Performs other duties as assigned. VA offers a
comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm Participate in off
hours and weekend call in rotation basis. Pay: Competitive salary,
annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off:
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) Retirement: Traditional federal pension
(5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions
by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term
care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into
retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US
State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement
(must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free
liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No
Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on
moonlighting Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S.
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. Selective Service
Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be
proficient in written and spoken English. You may be required to
serve a probationary period. Subject to background/security
investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an
online onboarding process. 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). Participation in the Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for
all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) -
See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications To
qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as
well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the
job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or
license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but
may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed
physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under
the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial
appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the
occupation. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to
recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of
doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course
of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must
have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the
Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of
study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to
practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth
of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency
Training: Physicians must have completed residency training,
approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core
specialty training program leading to eligibility for board
certification. (NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training
programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.)
Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those
approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other
residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a
minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States),
which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have
provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and
believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of
patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA
accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet
the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed
as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs). PRPs must be fully
licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be
appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered
independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they
are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform
certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery
residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency
in spoken and written English. Preferred Experience: Fellowship
training and Board certifications/eligibility in Hematopathology is
highly desirable Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA
Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification
Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee
Occupational Health Service. Determined by the position. Education
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from
a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic
medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution
whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course
of study was completed. Approved schools are: Schools of medicine
accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for
the year in which the degree was granted, or Schools of osteopathic
medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College
Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year
in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not
covered in (1) or (2) above, facility officials must verify with
the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
that the applicant has met requirements for certification, and must
obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate, if claimed by the
applicant. [If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate,
facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets
(or met) ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate
graduated.] NOTE: The Under Secretary of Health or designee in the
VHA Central Office may approve the appointment under authority of
38 U.S.C. - 7405 of a physician graduate of a school of medicine
not covered above if the candidate is to be assigned to a research,
academic, or administrative position with no patient care
responsibilities. The appointment will be made only in exceptional
circumstances where the candidate's credentials clearly demonstrate
high professional attainment or expertise in the specialty area.
Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be
used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to
not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or
periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service
and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with
disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are
covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted
appointment authority. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members:
Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for
Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for
our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for
military service members. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need to
fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the
following link for information regarding an Alternate
Application.
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