This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. 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. Additional Requirement: Board Certified Pathologist in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Preferred Experience: Experience managing complex health care programs and departments related to laboratory and pathology. Management skills to include process improvement, task management, professional communication, employee management, conflict resolution, personnel evaluation. 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: VA Directive and Handbook 5019, applicants must be able to perform the duties as a Physician. Light lifting (under 15 lbs), light carrying (under 15 lbs), use of fingers. ["VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.\nEducation Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). EDRP Authorized: Contact Jennifer Isbell-Gross, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance, jennifer.isbell-gross@va.gov. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases\nPaid Time Off: 50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)\nRetirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA\nInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)\nLicensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory\nCME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement\nMalpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided\nContract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) in Fayetteville, Arkansas seeks a Board Certified Pathologist in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology who has the skills necessary to serve as the Chief of the Pathology and Laboratory Medical Service, to act as a consultant to clinicians, other VA hospitals, and to community or affiliate organizations. The successful candidate will share in providing a wide range of onsite services in all areas of the general laboratory including but not limited to Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, Chemistry, Hematology/Coagulation, Urinalysis, Immunology, Serology, Microbiology, and Blood Bank. The anatomical laboratory processed and interpreted in the last year over 5,000 surgical specimens, over 1,000 Pap smears, over 500 non-gynecological cytology specimens, over 125 bone marrows, and has averaged 6 autopsies over recent years. The clinic laboratory operates 24/7 and reported out approximately 1.7 million tests last year. Besides the main campus, four (4) CAP accredited VA laboratories function at outpatient clinics, as well as two (2) draw stations, and one (1) contract, non-VA clinic. Duties and Responsibilities of the Chief Pathology and Laboratory Medical Service (P&LMS) include, but are not limited to the following: Laboratory administrative functions, such as medical directorship of all sections. Is ultimately responsible for diagnostic interpretation of specimens processed within the laboratory. Anatomical Pathology: Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology (including FNA performance and interpretation) and autopsy consultation. Clinical Pathology: consultation in area of interest/expertise; general support as necessary. Provides pathology and laboratory medicine expertise in a laboratory which provides service to patients at the main hospital, outpatient clinics and rural health clinics. Participates in professional, educational and administrative activities/duties of P&LMS, VHSO, as appropriate. Plans and evaluates new and existing programs and procedures as medical, administrative, technical, logistical and financial needs are identified and as recruited to do so. Assess need for change in policies and procedures in order to provide the appropriate type and level of services in relation to available resources. Takes appropriate leadership role (Medical Director) with supervisor of section, as appropriate, to accomplish the changes needed, within the framework of the P&LMS. Works in cooperation with other VISN facilities to provide pathology expertise and coverage when needed. Serves as the doctoral level expert in his/her area(s) of professional expertise. Establishes and promotes an atmosphere of cooperation and integration of clinical/administrative roles. Participation in multi-disciplinary conferences such as Cancer Conference, Tumor Board, Infection Control, Laboratory Utilization Committee, and Tissue/Transfusion Committee. Oversight if Quality Assurance measures including 10% retrospective review of all anatomic pathology cases, VHA mandated surgical pathology review guidelines, and inter-laboratory comparison programs. Completes the minimum required continuing medical education (CME) in order to maintain licensure/privileges. Responsible for timely completion of VA assigned TMS educational modules for all P&LMS staff. Other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nDue to the nature of this leadership position, it is expected that working hours could be extended beyond the normal tour of duty - *if needed."]