The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. For more information, refer to Required Documents below. The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center's Pathology and Laboratory Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic (Pathologist). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards, as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Eligible applicants will be referred until all vacancies are filled. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. 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 The Physician (Pathology) duties consist, but are not limited to the following: The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in accreditation of the Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Joint Commission for Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) and the Blood Bank licensure by the food and Drug Administration (FDA). Must have excellent general surgical pathology skills and be proficient in the use of computers. Performance of Surgical Pathology to include: Gross review and dictation with dissection of surgical pathology specimen, selection and interpretation of routine, special and immunohistochemical stains, correlation with patient history, reporting of microscopic findings, notification of significant abnormalities to submitting physician, review of cases for operational and quality activities. Included are intraoperative consultations (frozen sections). Performance of Cytological Pathology to include: performance of adequacy exam at interventional procedures, interpretation of cytology slides, correlation with patient history, reporting of microscopic findings, notification of significant abnormalities to submitting physician, review of cases for operational and quality activities. Performance of Autopsy to include: Review of patient chart to determine areas of focus in the autopsy, prosection with assistance, request of any special cultures or stains appropriate for the autopsy, reporting of preliminary and final autopsy diagnosis. Daily Medical supervision, oversight, and operation of the Blood bank to conform to all the accreditation and regulatory requirements of CAP, AABB & FDA organizations. Will work with the technical supervisor of the blood bank to ensure appropriate policy and procedures are in place to achieve the above. Presents Transfusion reports to the Patient Care Review Committee as required. Provide technical oversight for one or more clinical laboratory sections, if required by the Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Other duties of the position: Performance of Educational presentations such as tumor board and Morbidity & Mortality conferences, photography of microscopic images for conferences, quality improvement activities, accreditation activities, and other services pertaining to the contemporary needs as required by the Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday- 8:00am - 4:30pm(Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs). U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or other supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.