Pathologist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Oklahoma City, OK

The Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System (OCVAHCS) is actively recruiting a AP/CP board-certified, board-eligible full-time permanent hospital-employed Pathologist. Specifically, the provider should possess the expertise and competence to share duties in General Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology, and Clinical Pathology. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in general surgical pathology and non-gyn cytopathology sign-outs and share AP/CP coverage and call responsibilities with three other pathologists. The selected candidate will be expected to provide clinical and didactic teaching to pathology residents. Participation in scholarly activities is expected with available mentoring in teaching and research skills. The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medical Service (PLMS) has the following responsibilities:

1. Participates in the new employee Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) process, and in the Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE) process. Participate in the FPPE for cause process if required.
2. Completes, or supervises completion of, new employee FPPEs, OPPEs and FPPEs( for -cause) on all physicians on the PLMS ORG chart.
3. Serves as a permanent member of the Procedure, Tissue and Transfusion Quality Review Committee, and may often serve as chair of this committee.
4. Maintains familiarity with and understanding of the VA directives and rules regarding pathological analysis of tissue specimens as well as those related to operation of blood and specimen testing laboratories, blood banking, microbiology and associated disciplines, plus all safety requirements related to PLMS.
5. Organizes quality assessment and quality improvement initiatives, including but not limited to a 10% retrospective review of all anatomic pathology cases. Participates in facility Quality Management activities.
6. Performs and directs others who perform coding of surgical reports with CPT and SNOMED codes
7. Recruits clinical and administrative staff to appropriately operationalize the Surgical Service strategic plan
8. Participates in VISN19 Pathology Group activities, reporting critical incidents and other required information to the VISN Chief Pathology Consultant.
9. Organizes and chairs monthly Pathology Staff meetings.
10. Participates in facility High Reliability Organization (HRO) activities.
11. Participates in selected committees as designated by the Chief of Staff (e.g. Peer Review Committee, Electronic Health Records Committee, Medical Executive Council, etc.)
12. Monitors and manages timely PLMS test result reporting.
13. Focuses on the efforts of the entire PLMS staff to always provide the highest possible quality service.
14. Ensures that all pathology tissue reporting is completed in a timely manner with results communicated accurately and timely based on directive and a compelling clinical nature.
15. Adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws, policies, procedures and SOPs of this facility.
16. Cooperate with other members of the medical staff to achieve high quality whole health patient care.
17. Participates in academic activities and presentations, both within and outside the medical center
18. Reports outcomes that he/she believes did not meet acceptable standards to the Chief of Staff.
19. Participates in education and training of pathology residents, medical students, and staff, as applicable.
20. Participates as requested in the facility Peer Review process.
21. Participates in completion of physician Pay for-Performance awards by developing specialty-specific metrics, sharing metrics at initiation of the performance period, and compiling results at completion of the performance period.
22. Provides consultative pathology services consistent with the ambulatory status of the OKCVAHCS.
23. Maintains BLS certification.
24. Maintains an active medical license in the United States
25. Acquires CMEs and participates in MOC as required by the individual's specialty board.
26. Travels to each VA Outpatient Clinic with laboratory staff quarterly

The OCVAMC is located in Oklahoma City, OK and is the “Flagship” for the Oklahoma VA Health Care System (OCVAHCS) — a Joint Commission accredited, referral level 1b (medium complexity) facility. The Cardiology department serves patients across the spectrum of inpatient and outpatient care for more than 70,000 veterans in an area including 48 counties in Oklahoma and 2 counties in North Central Texas. Join a department that is expanding the clinical area to better serve veteran patients!

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday 08:00-4:30

•U.S. Citizens receive preference – non-U.S. Citizens may be considered.

•Current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.

•Board Certified in Pathology preferred, but Board Eligibility may also be considered.

The starting pay is $320,000—$400,000 per year.

Community Information

Welcome to Oklahoma, the sooner state! Scenic beauty, a moderate climate, a culture rich in history and the arts, and world-class sports and recreational opportunities make Oklahoma an exceptional place to live and do business. Combining that with quality health care, top universities, a low-cost and quality standard of living, it's easy to see why most people who live here never want to leave. Oklahoma is ideal for your inner adventurer if you enjoy live music and night-life, different foods, short drive time during the rush hour, and different parks. Oklahoma is home to 32 state parks to explore and lots more. Oklahoma is ranked the number one city park in the nation according to USA Today and the second most affordable state to live in. You will enjoy a very affordable standard of living and affordable housing, either for investment purposes or otherwise. Oklahoma is ranked in the top 10 cities for entrepreneurs and, as a growing state, Oklahoma has a lot of amazing opportunities to tap from. The standard of living and peace of mind that comes with Oklahoma is simply unbelievable, giving you the opportunity to spend time with family while saving money.

I highly encourage you to consider VA employment in Oklahoma. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into by taking care of our veterans, and a home for fun, new experiences, whether you’re interested in exploring one of the many mountains climbing, hiking, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, horseback riding and many more.