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Physician – Deputy Chief – Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Science

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent physician leadership job as Deputy Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Durham Healthcare System in Durham, North Carolina, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The Deputy Chief helps lead laboratory work across Durham and several outpatient clinics, and the job may involve travel between campuses plus call coverage. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which can help repay student loans.

1 vacancy, which may be used to fill additional vacancies

It may close early. This announcement may close before the posted 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. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.

What you would do

  • Help lead daily operations of a large laboratory program across multiple sites
  • Oversee laboratory staff at Durham and associated outpatient clinics
  • Ensure lab work meets accreditation, safety and regulatory standards
  • Ensure accurate, timely clinical and anatomic pathology test results
  • Build a working partnership with academic affiliates and clinical services
  • Take part in the pathologist call rotation or arrange coverage when on leave

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Preferred, not required: board certification in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology, plus more than 2 years of experience in the last 5 years.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved, accredited school. You must also complete an approved residency training program. Other paths are allowed, such as one year of approved post-medical-school training followed by two years of independent practice in the U.S., or non-US residency training followed by three years of verified practice in the U.S.

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:

  • CV and/or resume (the 2-page resume requirement does not apply)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Accredited school and degree information, if you rely on education to qualify
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications listed. Your application, resume, CV and supporting documents will be verified, and errors or omissions may affect your consideration or result in an ineligible rating. Pre-employment reference checks are performed, and veterans' preference applies when candidates are approximately equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Apply online through USAJOBS and upload your CV or resume before the closing date
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 or required documents
  • If you rely on education, list only degrees from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education recognized accrediting body

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Pathologists take a regular rotational call schedule, and the Deputy Chief is reachable unless on personal leave.

Incentives and relocation: Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments with an award of up to $200,000 over one to five years. Approval is not guaranteed, and the application must be submitted within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Permanent change of station relocation assistance is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with limited exceptions
  • Drug test before appointment; refusing the test means no job
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification, including a REAL ID-compliant card
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption with a face mask
  • 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
$200,000 – $400,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
Yes
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBTA-13087435-27-TL

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