Physician (Regular Ft)- Pathologist

Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, PennsylvaniaPosted 4mo agoattending physician

~$387,500SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 14 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PathologyMonday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm · Regular rotational call schedule for Anatomic and/or Clinical PathologyFPay transparency

Overview

The package

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Full-time VA pathologist role covering both anatomic and clinical pathology (including surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy) with a Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm schedule and rotational call. Compensation follows a federal pay-setting process (Base Pay + Market Pay) with an annual performance bonus, and benefits include 50–55 days of paid time off per year plus a federal pension and 401K.

$387,500 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm · Regular rotational call schedule for Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
10 weeks PTO or vacation disclosed
Inpatient hospital laboratory · VA Medical Center (federal/government hospital) · Primarily inpatient/hospital-based; laboratory services supporting hospital patients
Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated

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Posted pay vs real comps

$315k$388k$413k

Physician-reported range Reported median

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

Type: SalaryDr Market Context
Market context: $315,000 – $412,500
Structure: hybrid
PTO: 10 weeks

$315k$388k$413k

Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 14 verified physician submissions (region cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Veterans Health Administration

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Government source

Facility & Community

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania

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Facility details

Practice setting: Inpatient hospital laboratory
Facility type: VA Medical Center (federal/government hospital)
Patient population: Veterans (US military veterans)

Community snapshot

Peer median

$390k

51 reports · national

Active supply

2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Transparent pay

0/2

state roles with reviewed pay

Work-life

3.6/5

7 physician reports

Cost of living

below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities

Schools

+0.2

grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024

51 SalaryDr Pathology reports in national show a $390,000 median.

2 active Pathology roles in Pennsylvania, including 2 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.

Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.9/5 average job satisfaction.

Work Design

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
Call burden: Regular rotational call schedule for Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
Shift type: Day shift
Inpatient / outpatient: Primarily inpatient/hospital-based; laboratory services supporting hospital patients
Admin burden: QA/QM participation, CAP/JC/FDA/AABB compliance oversight, laboratory quality management, coordination with clinical services
FTE: 1
Teaching: Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote: No
Visa sponsorship: yes
J-1 waiver: No
H-1B: No

Source & Verification

Source: Government source
Salary label: SalaryDr Market Context
First seen: 2 wk ago
Last verified: 2 wk ago
Extraction confidence: 72%

Full description

Pathology is the specialty that uses the tools of laboratory medicine to solve disease-related problems. In the hospital setting, pathologists participate in the day-to-day care of hospital patients by providing and interpreting laboratory information to help solve diagnostic problems and to monitor the effects of treatment. Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Contributes to the operation of effective and safe laboratories that are in compliance with standards established by the College of American Pathology (CAP), the Joint Commission (JC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Ensures accurate clinical laboratory test results with turn-around times (TAT) that meet the reasonable and possible expectations of the medical staff and accrediting agencies, when adequately supported with necessary resources from administration and human resources. Performance of the clinical laboratory is monitored continuously and results recorded in the Quality Assurance (QA) minutes. Ensures accurate anatomic pathology services (surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy), with TAT that meet the reasonable and possible expectations of the medical staff and accrediting agencies when adequately supported with necessary resources from administration and human resources. TAT are monitored quarterly and reported in the QA minutes. Promotes an effective, balanced relationship with academic affiliates that results in a joint and mutually advantageous partnership. Ensures communication and coordination between the laboratory services and the clinical services. Participates in the Laboratory Quality Management (QM) Plan in collaboration with the PVAMC Quality Council, addressing appropriate and practical QM needs as indicated by accreditation, internal and external sources. Preferred Experience: Fully trained pathologist, board certified in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology. In addition, Cytopathology certification is desirable. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Employment Type: Full Time Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 04:30pm. Call and On Call Expectations: Pathologists are on a regular rotational schedule to take call for Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology. Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Pay Calculation: Education and length of practice are considered through a formal pay-setting process to determine the final compensable salary (Base Pay + Market Pay) 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 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. 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.

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Physician (Regular Ft)- Pathologist

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