Pathologist - Bronx, NY Dept of Veteran Affairs - $200k Education Debt Reduction
Updated 1/21/26
$240,000
– $400,000
yearly
Bronx, New York, 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
The Bronx, NY VA hospital is seeking a Pathologist to work with our veterans.
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [Register to View] the EDRP Coordinator 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
Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F is typical, alternative schedule may be possible depending on clinical needs
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more.
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact [Register to View] the EDRP Coordinator 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
Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm M-F is typical, alternative schedule may be possible depending on clinical needs
Job Responsibilities
The AP/CP pathologist is ultimately responsible for diagnostic interpretation of specimens processed within the laboratory.
The AP/CP pathologist will provide residents and/or trainees information on specimen processing and evaluation.
Review of gross specimens
Processing and interpretation of intraoperative frozen sections.
Provide intraoperative and intraprocedural consultation as requested.
Interpretation/sign-out of surgical pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immunohistochemical stains and special stains.
Participation in multi-disciplinary conferences such as Tumor Board, M & M, dermatopathology conferences, hematopathology conferences, etc.
Implementation of tasks assigned by the Chief of PLMS
Review appropriate clinical history/medical record when responsible for autopsy coverage and discuss with clinical team ensuring appropriate consent documentation before proceeding with autopsy.
Perform/supervise autopsy
Issue preliminary autopsy findings within 2 calendar days of autopsy.
Issue completed autopsy report with clinicopathologic correlation within 60 days of autopsy.
Participate in Quality Assurance measures including inter-laboratory comparison programs and in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation as designated by the Chief of PLMS.
Provide 24 hour on-call services as designated in the monthly schedule.
Review hematology fluids and issue diagnostic interpretation.
Participate in required continuing medical education (CME) in order to maintain licensure/privileges, and constantly improve diagnostic skills.
Responsible for timely completion of VA assigned educational modules.
Responsible for diagnostic expertise and sign-out in any area for which sub-specialty fellowship training has been completed.
Participate in approved department and interfacility research projects.
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