This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System in Cleveland, OH is seeking one full-time MD/DO Anatomic Pathologist to join the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service. Clinical duties involve signing out surgical, cytology, as well as hematopathology cases. In addition, the candidate will collaborate with outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and the Comprehensive Cancer Center to ensure that seamless and coordinated care is provided to patients.
Teaching and research opportunities as well as academic appointments will be coordinated through Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. The Cleveland VAMC is a large tertiary care academic medical center serving all of Northeast Ohio with academic affiliations with University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC), MetroHealth Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic healthcare system. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Duties include but are not limited to: Overseeing daily operations of the anatomic pathology section. Directing clinical and support staff., including pathologists, technicians, and support staff. Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure high quality diagnostic services. Ensuring compliance with CAP, CLIA, and other regulatory bodies. Clinical Responsibilities Performing and reviewing diagnostic surgical pathology and cytopathology assessments.
Conducting autopsies and forensic examinations when necessary. Interpreting diagnostic specimens and providing expert opinions. Ensuring accurate and timely reporting of pathology results. Education & Training Mentoring and training residents, fellows, and medical students. Leading educational initiatives, conferences, and seminars. Keeping staff informed about evolving best practices and innovations in anatomic pathology.
Quality Assurance & Performance Improvement Implementing and monitoring quality control programs. Analyzing diagnostic performance data and driving continuous improvement. Addressing any issues affecting diagnostic accuracy or laboratory performance. Research & Development Leading or collaborating on research projects in anatomic pathology. Managing research grants. Publishing findings and presenting at scientific meetings.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Working closely with other clinical departments to coordinate patient care. Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards. Consulting on complex clinical cases requiring specialized expertise. Administrative Responsibilities Managing budgets and resource allocation for the pathology section. Participating in departmental strategic planning and committee work. Representing anatomic pathology in hospital leadership forums.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with a rotational call schedule. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions/assistance 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
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.
Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in (1) or (2) above, confirmation must be made that the medical school meets (or met) Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) eligibility requirement for year 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.
joseph.amato@va.gov · (216) 701-0469
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $124308 – $400000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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