Physician (Pathologist)

Department of Veterans Affairs • Martinsburg, West Virginia

Company

Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

Martinsburg, West Virginia

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Duties
  • Participation in the Department of Laboratory Services and hospital committees and working groups.
  • Attend FNA and renal biopsy procedures to assess adequacy of specimens collected.
  • Gross description, tissue sampling microscopic examinations of surgical and bone marrow specimens, reporting of findings, verifying and SNOMED coding of diagnoses in the computer, normally in no more than two workdays.
  • Appropriate analysis of surgical specimens, intraoperative surgical pathology consultations and prompt and accurate reporting of results
  • Take photographs and photomicrographs of the specimens for tumor board and other appropriate functions.
  • Perform autopsies, sampling tissues, taking photographs of specimens when indicated, and microscopic examination of sampled tissues, reporting, clinicopathologic correlation and coding using the SNOMED system in no more than one month in uncomplicated cases.
  • Responsible for maintaining high standards of professional services so that the Department of Laboratory Services will maintain the JC and CAP accreditation.
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
  • US Citizens will be considered first; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to a background/security investigation
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Let s talk Benefits
Whether you’re interested in academics, research, or a better work/life balance, you ll find the VA has a lot to offer, including the unmatched satisfaction you ll get from caring for those who have served our country. In addition to competitive pay, the VA also offers a robust benefit plan that includes:
Paid Time Off: 37 50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Insurance:
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental & Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options
  • Long-term care insurance is available as an option
Federal Retirement Plan: VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of:
  • FERS-FRAE basic benefits (pension)
  • Social Security benefits
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan with matching up to 5%
What is going on in and around the community of Martinsburg? Something fun or interesting is always happening around the Martinsburg area. From large businesses moving to our area like Macy s Fulfillment Center, Proctor & Gamble and BPG-USA that have boosted our economy to the rich historic tradition of Harper s Ferry, the annual Apple Harvest Festival, and numerous outdoor recreation activities off the Potomac River, Martinsburg has experienced significant residential and business growth and continues to carry the tradition of being a vibrant, family friendly community. Along with strong community support for our 35 Berkeley County public schools, you will find the prestigious Saint Joseph School right in Martinsburg, and close by Saint James School in Hagerstown, MD.
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Date Posted

11/07/2024

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