# Physician - Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/89ca37bf-c333-4780-8835-0096792af13c

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Lead / Staff / Principal
- Location: San Diego, CA
- Salary: 300000 – 400000 USD per year

## Summary

This is a leadership role managing pathology and laboratory services at a VA hospital, combining clinical oversight with administrative responsibility for quality, compliance, and staff supervision. It suits an experienced pathologist ready to move into hospital leadership and medical governance.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Required

- MD or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
- Current full unrestricted medical license in a US state or territory
- Completed residency in an ACGME/AOA accredited core specialty program or equivalent
- Board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Proficiency in spoken and written English

## Nice to have

- Record of academic accomplishments at associate or full professor level
- Track record of translational or clinical research
- Significant clinical expertise and publication record in pathology
- Eligible for academic appointment through UC San Diego School of Medicine

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890861100