The Path and Lab Department of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System (MVAHCS) is seeking a board certified Pathologist. The Minneapolis VA is an academic medical center and teaching hospital equipped with advanced technology, four major research centers, and multiple Regional and National Specialty Care Center
Laboratory Experience in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, and/or Clinical Pathology. Duties as assigned; Staff Pathologist will perform the following core tasks: - Participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, Autopsy services, and Clinical Pathology. Not all pathologists are expected to function in all disciplines. The work assignment will depend upon training, expertise, competency, specialty training and/or certification.
- Participate in Multidisciplinary interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board etc. - On-call duties as delineated in monthly rotation schedule. - Participate in training and supervision of trainees and Residents. - Professional overseeing of lab operations (Anatomic and/or Clinical). - Participate in departmental meetings, QA process or tasks delegated by Chief of Service to achieve the mission of the Pathology and Lab Medicine Service and VA.
- Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff (technicians, technologists, pathology assistants, supervisors, lab managers and administrative staff). - Meet turnaround time requirements for surgical, cytology, autopsy, or other cases as defined by VHA pathology policy and performance measures. - To serve on medical center committees representing Pathology. - Fulfill obligations in completing mandatory training, competency, computer skills (work related).
- Maintains patient privacy and medical record in accordance with VHA policies. - Fulfilling all requirements related to CAP, The Joint Commission (TJC), and VHA pathology policies and procedures. - All pathologists need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance. - Any task as designated or delegated by the Chief of Pathology VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Approved Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. 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.
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 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800-430 pm- Rotating Call/Weekend/Holiday
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.
amy.ellis1@va.gov · 217-977-9619
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $310000 – $350000/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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