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Associate Chief of Staff – Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Associate Chief of Staff job that leads the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It has one vacancy, is not remote, and requires four ten-hour days at the VA plus one day at the University of Pennsylvania.

1 vacancy

It may close early. This announcement may close before the listed closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. Veterans' preference applies when candidates are approximately equal.

What you would do

  • Lead and coordinate all activities of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service.
  • Manage the service budget and financial performance.
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate laboratory and pathology staff.
  • Lead quality assurance and improvement programs, including root cause analyses.
  • Provide expert diagnostic services and advise medical staff on lab results.
  • Lead education and training for residents, fellows, and laboratory staff.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Experience is preferred, not required: at least 5 years of post-residency experience in pathology, including leadership roles. The announcement does not name a General Schedule (GS) grade for this job; the pay grade is VM 15.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent degree from a school approved by VA, plus completed residency training in an accredited core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. or resume (required)
  • Standard VA Clinical Resume document, uploaded to the two-page Resume field
  • Full resume or C.V. with no page limit, uploaded to the Other field
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if you claim 10-point veterans' preference

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, C.V., and other documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Upload the standard VA Clinical Resume in the two-page Resume field, then add your full CV in the Other field.
  • Submit a DD-214 and claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire if you qualify.
  • Apply by 11:59 PM ET on 11/13/2026, since the job may close earlier if filled.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday. Four ten-hour days at the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center and one workday at the University of Pennsylvania.

Incentives and relocation: A recruitment incentive (sign-on bonus) is authorized for well qualified candidates. The job also includes an annual performance bonus.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, unless qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Acceptable identity documents required; non-REAL ID driver's licenses are not accepted
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$225,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSZ-12948749-26-WES

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