Description

*Seeking Associate Chief of Staff (Physician) for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Salisbury VA Medical Center - Sign-On Bonus Authorized!*
*Join Our Leadership Team at Salisbury VA Medical Center!*
The W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs is actively seeking a highly motivated, *full-time AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist* to lead our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service as Chief.
This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team, serve our nation's heroes, and advance your career in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment. As Chief, you will impact patient care, drive excellence, and play a key role in shaping our laboratory services.
*Duties:* * Serves as acting chief of the service * Participates in and attends medical center committees and teams * Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by the Chief, Medicine Service * Demonstrates commitment to high-quality customer service, including achieving performance goals identified by the Medical Center * Adheres to all information security and privacy measures set by VHA and the Medical Center * Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals; identifies individual professional learning needs and participates in formal programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and self-directed learning activities; completes facility-wide mandatory education yearly * Supervises 10 direct reports * On service, receives new cases 1 day every two weeks * No teaching responsibilities are required, but optional opportunities are available through our academic affiliate, Wake Forest Baptist Health. Opportunities to serve on the IRB, R & DC, and IACUC are also available. * ACOS PLMS directly supervises ten (10) of the current 107 lab staff; ACOS is required to have autopsy, cytology, and surgical pathology clinical privileges. * Three (3) high-complexity labs are located in Charlotte, NC; Salisbury, NC; and Kernersville, NC. * Standard workweek is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering a balanced work-life to support your professional and personal commitments. All pathologists share call on a rotating basis (by phone). * Histology operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p. *Requirements:* * *Citizenship:* U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable * *Education:* Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine * *Licensure:* Unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia * *Residency:* Completion of an accredited residency program in a core specialty * *Board Certification:* Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology *Preferred Requirements:* * At least three (3) years of CLIA Lab Director experience in a high-complexity laboratory, including leadership and direct supervisory experience * Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology *We Offer:* * *Competitive Salary:* $280,000-$400,000 * *Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):* May be authorized for highly qualified applicants * *Pay:* Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases * *Paid Time Off:* 50-55 days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME absence) * *Retirement:* Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions * *Insurance:* Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) * *Licensure:* One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory * *CME:* Possible $2,500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) * *Malpractice:* Free liability protection with tail coverage provided *Learn more about serving at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Apply today to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our Veterans!*
Send CV to Physician Recruiter Annie Luckey at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
*Compensation Information:*
$280000.00 / Annually - $400000.00 / Annually