Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Updated 10/21/26
$300,000
– $400,000
yearly
3350 La Jolla Village Dr., San Diego, California, 92161, 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
Experience Level
5 years
Job description
Job description
The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine responsibilities include administration, management, maintaining accreditation and medical directorship for CLIA licensure and leadership of the entire Path and Lab Service at the facility. The service chief will report to the VA San Diego Healthcare System Chief of Staff, who is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative function of the pathologist physician staff.
Job Responsibilities
• Serves as the VA medical facility CLIA Laboratory Director, fulfilling all responsibilities of the VA medical facility CLIA Laboratory Director.
• Oversees all laboratory testing performed at VA medical facility laboratories, serves as a consultant for specialty laboratories and ensures all testing is compliant with federal regulations.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care, administration, education and research functions of the VA medical facility PALMS.
• Responsible for all quality measures regarding patient services.
• Provides consultation and guidance to VA health care providers regarding matters pertaining to pathology and laboratory medicine and the medical significance of laboratory findings.
• As the CLIA Medical Director (or delegates a voting member) participates on the VA medical facility Clinical Executive Board or analogous medical staff committee and all other appropriate committees.
Qualifications
• Unrestricted U.S. Medical License.
• Successful completion of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited fellowship in their specialty.
• Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior VA Experience
• 5 years of supervisory experience
Working Hours
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