Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine - G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center- Jackson, MS
Updated 11/07/25
$300,000
– $330,000
yearly
39216, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Physician
Pathology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Are you an experienced pathologist with strong leadership skills and a passion for serving our nation's veterans? The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, is seeking a dynamic and accomplished Chief for our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
The major duties of a Physician - Chief will include but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all clinical and administrative functions of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service.
- Exercises administrative, programmatic, clinical, anatomical and academic oversight of pathology and laboratory programs to ensure delivery of quality services.
- Serves as the role model (clinical administrator) by providing and monitoring pathology and laboratory care.
- Integrates the pathology and laboratory services into primary functions of the organization.
- Serves as the principle spokesperson and advocate for pathology and laboratory programs within the VA Medical Center.
- Ensures communication and coordination between the Medical Center laboratory services and the clinical/patient care services.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in a related specialty - Anatomic Pathology.
Job Responsibilities
Likely starting base salary range: $300,000.00 - $330,000.00
Malpractice: Liability protection
50-55 days of annual paid time offer 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)
Federal Retirement Plan
Separate 401K with partial agency match
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Qualifications
Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage clinical and administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or
Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Working Hours
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