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Summary The Orlando VA Healthcare Systems Pathology & Lab Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pathologist. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. You must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center.

Overview Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01122026 to 04132026 Salary 123077 to - 400000 per year This is an open continuous announcement that will remain open until filled. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Eligible applicants will be referred each week for consideration until a selection is made.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment Incentive Sign-on Bonus An incentive is authorized Pay Competitive salary annual performance bonus regular salary increases 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 Insurance Federal health vision dental term lifelong-term care many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement Licensure 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME Possible 1000 per year reimbursement must be full-time with board certification Malpractice Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Candidate Requirements The candidate is a well-rounded pathologist with APCP board certification as well as training and/or experience in either ONE of the following three specialties:

1. Pathologist fellowship trained in Surgical Pathology. Preference for candidates trained and/or experienced in Head & Neck Pathology and/or Pulmonary Pathology.
2. Pathologist fellowship trained in Cytopathology with GYN and non-GYN cytology experience. Ultrasound-guided FNA biopsy experience is required.
3. Pathologist fellowship trained and board certified in Molecular Pathology experienced in the interpretation of various molecular assays. May assist in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services as needed.

Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.

Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel HCP.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements if applicable listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements United States Citizenship Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Residency Training Physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification. NOTE VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status. Approved residencies are:

1. Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
2. Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
3. Other residencies non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences. Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs). PRPs must be fully licensed physicians i.e. not a training license and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis. PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged rather they are to have a scope of practice that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision. Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs.

Preferred Experience Board certification in anatomic and clinical pathology practicing general surgical pathology and cytology and/or molecular pathology.

Education Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved schools are:

• Schools of medicine accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) for the year in which the degree was granted or
• Schools of osteopathic medicine approved by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association for the year in which the degree was granted. For foreign medical graduates not covered in 1 or 2 above, facility officials must verify with the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) that the applicant has met requirements for certification and must obtain a copy of the ECFMG certificate if claimed by the applicant. If the applicant does not claim an ECFMG certificate, facility officials must still confirm that the medical school meets or met ECFMG eligibility requirements for the year the candidate graduated.

Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38 and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

How to Apply To begin click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. To apply for this position online, complete steps 1 and 2 above by 11:59 PM ET on 04132026 to receive consideration. Please note this announcement may close prior to the closing date indicated if the position is filled through other means. If you are unable to apply online before the closing date, click here and include the CBTC-12860229-26-AG in the Notes field. During the application process, you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA career development services for our existing Veterans and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Agency Contact Information Anthony Guehlstorf Phone: 727-398-6661 X6452 Email: Anthony.Guehlstorf@va.gov Address: Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827, US