Pathology Physician

Company: Veterans Health Administration
Location: Salisbury
Posted on: June 8, 2026

Job Description:

Seeking Associate Chief of Staff (Physician) for Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Salisbury VA Medical Center Sign-On Bonus Authorized!

Join Our Leadership Team at Salisbury VA Medical Center!

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs is actively seeking a highly motivated, full-time AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist to lead our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service as Chief.

This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team, serve our nation s heroes, and advance your career in a collaborative, state-of-the-art environment. As Chief, you will impact patient care, drive excellence, and play a key role in shaping our laboratory services.

Take your next step with us apply today to lead, innovate, and make a difference at

Duties:

• Serves as acting chief of the service
• Participates in and attends medical center committees and teams
• Participates in various facility programs designed to enhance and improve the delivery of patient care services, such as Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) teams, as assigned by the Chief, Medicine Service
• Demonstrates commitment to high-quality customer service, including achieving performance goals identified by the Medical Center
• Adheres to all information security and privacy measures set by VHA and the Medical Center
• Annually develops and evaluates professional and personal goals; identifies individual professional learning needs and participates in formal programs, workshops, seminars, conferences, and self-directed learning activities; completes facility-wide mandatory education yearly
• Supervises 10 direct reports
• On service, receives new cases 1 day every two weeks
• No teaching responsibilities are required, but optional opportunities are available through our academic affiliate, Wake Forest Baptist Health. Opportunities to serve on the IRB, R & DC, and IACUC are also available.
• ACOS PLMS directly supervises ten (10) of the current 107 lab staff; ACOS is required to have autopsy, cytology, and surgical pathology clinical privileges.
• Three (3) high-complexity labs are located in Charlotte, NC; Salisbury, NC; and Kernersville, NC.
• Standard workweek is Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering a balanced work-life to support your professional and personal commitments. All pathologists share call on a rotating basis (by phone).
• Histology operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.

Requirements:

• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required; non-citizens may be considered if qualified citizens are unavailable
• Education: Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine
• Licensure: Unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
• Residency: Completion of an accredited residency program in a core specialty
• Board Certification: Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology

Preferred Requirements:

• At least three (3) years of CLIA Lab Director experience in a high-complexity laboratory, including leadership and direct supervisory experience

• Board certified in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: $200,000 $400,000
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants
• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
• Paid Time Off: days annually (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and up to 5 days paid CME absence)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
• CME: Possible $2,500 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Learn more about serving at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. Apply today to join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of our Veterans!

Send CV to Physician Recruiter Annie Luckey at .

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