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Physician – Associate Pathologist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time physician job as an Associate Pathologist at the VA Central California Health Care System in Fresno, California, part of the Veterans Health Administration. It is an open continuous announcement with 1 vacancy, and the agency may use it to fill more positions later. The job offers a sign-on bonus and eligibility for student loan repayment.

1 vacancy in Fresno, CA. The announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The job may close once 50 applications are received, and referral cut-off dates occur every two weeks starting November 1, 2026.

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.

The job is open to the public, but 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

  • Give expert opinions on the medical meaning of lab test results
  • Diagnose surgical, cytology, and fine-needle aspiration specimens
  • Examine tissue and cytology samples under a microscope and write timely reports
  • Take part in quality improvement and lab quality control reviews

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: Preferred, not required: at least 5 years of professional experience as a pathologist. No grade level is stated.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school, and you must have completed accredited residency training. Subspecialty training is highly preferred.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or D.C.
  • Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and clinical pathology

How to apply well

What to send:

  • C.V. and/or resume (the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service if claiming veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

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

Tips for this job:

  • If you want student loan repayment, submit the separate EDRP application within four months of appointment.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, select it in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214.
  • State your license, board status, and residency dates clearly, since these are basic requirements.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment or sign-on bonus is authorized. The Education Debt Reduction Program (student loan repayment) may be available, with an application due within four months of appointment. Former EDRP participants are not eligible.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a narrow exception for non-citizens
  • Drug test before appointment and random drug testing after
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • TB testing and immunizations
  • Required seasonal influenza vaccination
  • Possible probationary period
  • Must meet physical standards, including lifting 15-44 pounds and standing 3-5 hours

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
$275,000 – $325,000 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Fresno, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
OCA-CBSW-13095150-27-MF

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