Outstanding Job Opportunity as a Physician - Pathologist in the Houston,Tx
Updated 10/29/26
2002 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77030, 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 Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician Pathologist who is board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Pathologists work in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) at MEDVAMC. Pathologists are responsible for providing Comprehensive Pathology Care for Veterans.The pathologist will coordinate and communicate with the clinical provider regarding the diagnosis to ensure continuity of care.
Job Responsibilities
Engage in multidisciplinary on-site interdepartmental conferences such as tumor board etc. as assigned by the Service Chief.
Provide support and educational interactions to pathology staff, (technicians, transcriptionists, technologists, supervisors, lab managers and administrative staff).
Qualifications
Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic 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.
Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. (NOTE: VA physicians 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 Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA), in the list published for the year the residency, or fellowship if applicable, was completed; OR
(2) One year of post medical school training (internship, first year of residency, or transitional year residency) approved by ACGME or AOA followed by two years of post-training independent practice (performing under a full and unrestricted license) in the United States; OR
(3) Non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of three years of verified independent practice in the United States (performing under a full and unrestricted license) performing duties related to the position they are applying for (United States fellowships would be creditable towards this requirement), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the Physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.
Must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and good health of our Veterans.
Working Hours
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