Podiatrist (Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Services)

The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Service serves as the administrative and clinical Section Chief for Pathology and Laboratory Service and is responsible for the overall operation of the Service Line at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS).

Qualifications:

Podiatrist Basic Requirements

• Degree as a doctor of podiatric medicine, or its equivalent, from a school of podiatric medicine approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Approved schools are United States schools of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Podiatry Education of the American Podiatry Association in the year in which the degree was granted. ~AND~
• Completed, or currently completing, residency training, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. VA Podiatrists involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the accrediting bodies for graduate medical education, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or (2) Other residencies and training experiences, or their equivalents, which the local Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. ~AND~
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice Podiatry in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.

Preferred Experience:

• At least five years of post-residency diagnostic experience in pathology and laboratory medicine, including surgical pathology, cytology, and clinical pathology.
• Current certification in both anatomic pathology and clinical pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
• Experience as a laboratory service chief / medical director, an assistant service chief / assistant medical director, or other managerial role, preferably in VA or the Department of Defense.
• Working knowledge of laboratory budgetary requirements, fiscal planning, workload projections, and productivity measures.
• Working knowledge of laboratory regulations and preparation for accreditation surveys, e.g., College of American Pathologists, The Joint Commission, OIG, CARF.
• At least 2 years post graduate experience in the VA, or Department of Defense.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds; Light lifting, under 15 pounds; Light carrying, under 15 pounds; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (6 hours); Standing (6 hours); Both legs required; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Ability to distinguish shades of colors; Hearing (aid may be permitted); Mental/emotional stability; Ability to perform privileges; Independently performs physical exams as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

The Chief of Pathology & Laboratory oversees clinical operations with responsibility for quality outcomes and patient safety. Administrative functions will include, but not be limited to, budget and fiscal management, human resource management, strategic planning, and program development.

The Chief assures that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources. The position ensures the quality and timeliness of the services provided, including customer satisfaction, as well as compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission, CAP, OIG, etc.The position ensures appropriate use of available resources and is responsible for inspiring, motivating, and guiding the VATVCBHCS Path & Lab staff in achieving the strategic goals and plans of the service. The position collaborates with other management officials within the VATVCBHCS in a collegial manner with the aim of furthering the mission of the VHA.

The Chief of Path & Lab functions as a provider in the pathology specialty, collaborates with referring providers, optimizes timeliness, and ensures quality.The Chief of Path & Lab accomplishes the health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general. Services provided are subject to close scrutiny by Congressional interests, service organizations, the general public and the media.

The Chief of Path & Lab is to be a physician, board certified by the American Board of Pathologists, and should hold an unrestricted state medical license within the United States or its territories.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (08:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Telework: Authorized (Ad-hoc)

Salary : $290,000