VA Western New York Healthcare system (VAWNYHS) is currently recruiting for an enthusiastic Physician Pathology and Laboratory to join its staff. This position reports directly to the Chief of Path and Lab. VAWNYHS is academically affiliated with the state University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo and provides medical, surgical, mental health and long-term care services through a range of inpatient and outpatient programs.

The position is advertised to recruit Anatomic Pathology and Clinical pathology board certified staff pathologist with molecular pathology fellowship training or expertise. You will serve as a technical supervisor of an expanding AP Molecular pathology section and will join a team of 5 pathologists.

Duties include but aren't limited to:

1. The AP/CP pathologist is ultimately responsible for diagnostic interpretation of specimens processed within the laboratory.
2. Although the laboratory has a pathology assistant who performs grossing and sampling of all specimens received in the lab, in his absence, describing, dissecting, sampling and reviewing gross specimens is performed by pathologists with assistance from histotechnologists.
3. Processing and interpretation of intraoperative frozen sections.
4. Providing intraoperative and intra-procedural consultation as requested.
5. Interpretation/sign-out of surgical pathology, cytology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
6. Interpretation/sign-out of molecular pathology specimens.
7. Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immuno-histochemical stains and special stains.
8. Participating in multi-disciplinary conferences as assigned.
9. Autopsy services are routinely performed by a designated pathologist. In his absence, autopsy services will be performed on a rotating schedule.
10. Participating in Quality Assurance measures including 10% retrospective review of all anatomic pathology cases and inter-laboratory comparison programs as designated by Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
11. Serving on various hospital committees including peer review as necessary.
12. Providing 24 hour on-call services on a rotating schedule.
13. Participating in minimum required continuing medical education (CME) in order to maintain licensure/privileges.
14. Responsible for timely completion of VA assigned TMS educational modules.
15. Responsible for diagnostic expertise and sign-out in any area for which sub-specialty fellowship training has been completed
16. Participation in educational/competency programs mandated by the National Enforcement Office.
17. Oversight and instruction of residents and medical students
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience: Fellowship training, PhD or post-doctoral experience in Molecular pathology procedures and test interpretation is preferred.

We offer:

• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15K per year
• Guaranteed salary increases.
• One full & unrestricted license from any US State is permissible to work at VA.
• CME: $1,000 per year stipend & 5 days paid absence for conferences, etc.
• Malpractice: Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 Days paid vacation & 13 Days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry over
• 11 Federal holidays with pay
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Learn more about our benefits: VHA Total Rewards Brochure

If interested, please e-mail CV to valencia.lewis-davis@va.gov