Career Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted: 20-Nov-23
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Salary: $280,000 - $380,000
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Internal Number: 91135211
Staff Pathologist Opportunity
New Orleans VA Medical Center
Join Our team at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System!
Are you looking for a rewarding career in health care? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families? If so, you may be a perfect fit for our team at the New Orleans VA Medical Center. We offer a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health care, specialty care, surgery, rehabilitation, and more. We also have state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology to ensure quality care for our patients.
The New Orleans VA Medical Center, in New Orleans, LA, has an immediate opening for full-time, board-certified Staff Pathologist to work in a large multidisciplinary laboratory which includes Anatomic Pathology, hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and blood bank. In addition to duties as a Staff Pathologist, there is the potential for appointment as a Supervisory Assistant Chief of Pathology, contingent upon adequate experience.
Come immerse yourself in a vibrant community that boasts a thriving culture and endless outdoor adventures. Living and working in New Orleans, you will quickly embrace a laid-back lifestyle filled with a myriad of cultural events and festivals, sporting events, and direct access to the Gulf Coast – making each day feel like a vacation. New Orleans is known for its friendly residents and strong sense of camaraderie! Build lasting connections and make a positive impact on the lives of those you serve. The New Orleans VA Medical Center is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans.
Highlights of this position include:
- Competitive Salary: $280,000 - $380,000
- Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. with on-call rotations.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen. (Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not found)
- Full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
We offer:
- Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans, up to $200K over 5 years, if approved.
- 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.
- CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
- Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at coty.perossier@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!
- Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology
- Fellowship and/or board certification in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Dermatopathology
- Transfusion Medicine
- Hematopathology
