Physician - Dermatopathologist

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact visn15edrp@va.gov, 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The incumbent serves as a Staff Dermatopathologist. The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert diagnostic evaluation of skin, hair, nail, and relevant mucosal biopsy specimens. The incumbent ensures the delivery of high-quality, accurate, and timely diagnostic reports to guide patient management. This role requires close collaboration with clinical dermatologists, oncologists, general pathologists, and surgery teams. II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical & Diagnostic Duties Microscopic Evaluation: Performs complex microscopic examination and interpretation of tissue biopsies and excisions related to cutaneous diseases. Specialized Testing: Utilizes and interprets ancillary diagnostic tools. These include immunohistochemistry (IHC), special stains, immunofluorescence, and molecular/genetic testing (e.g., FISH, PCR, NGS for melanoma). Clinical Correlation: Correlates histopathologic findings with clinical presentation and photographs to ensure diagnostic accuracy for complex inflammatory and neoplastic dermatoses. Consultations: Provides expert second-opinion consultations on challenging external cases or internal reviews. Turnaround Management: Maintains established laboratory turnaround times for specimen processing and reporting. Administrative & Quality Assurance Quality Control: Participates actively in laboratory Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs. This includes peer-review programs, inter-laboratory comparison programs, and proficiency testing. Compliance: Ensures compliance with all relevant regulatory body standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission). Reporting: Uses the electronic health record (EHR) and laboratory information systems (LIS) to document, verify, and communicate critical and routine findings. Teaching Participates in the education and training of pathology residents. III. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS The incumbent works with a high degree of professional independence under the general administrative direction of the Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Diagnostic work is performed independently. Work is reviewed through overall peer metrics, quality assurance outcomes, and adherence to departmental policies.

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