Job Description: Pathologist Physician – Milwaukee VA Medical Center

Overview

We are seeking a highly qualified Board-Certified Pathologist Physician to join the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center (Milwaukee VAMC). This position is a one-year contract with one option year and offers the opportunity to provide specialized pathology services to our nation’s veterans in a state-of-the-art medical environment.

The Pathologist will provide diagnostic and consultative services in Anatomic Pathology, meeting or exceeding national standards as established by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath).

Work Schedule

• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• No weekends, holidays, or overtime required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional services in Anatomic Pathology, with a focus on Surgical Pathology.

• Meet turnaround time requirements for surgical pathology and other cases in accordance with VHA Pathology policies and performance measures.

• Ensure compliance with requirements from accrediting agencies, including:

  • College of American Pathologists (CAP)

  • The Joint Commission (TJC)

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

  • American Association of Blood Banks (AABB)

  • Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Pathology policies and procedures

• Maintain professional clinical privileges (credentialing) at the Milwaukee VAMC.

• Communicate promptly regarding scheduling changes, absences, or delays to both the contractor and the VA.

• Adhere to all facility and departmental rules, regulations, and expectations regarding attendance and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology (American Board of Pathology / American Society for Clinical Pathology).

• Minimum five years of relevant pathology experience, with at least three years of recent practice.

• Demonstrated expertise in Surgical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology.

• Strong understanding of regulatory and accreditation requirements (CAP, TJC, FDA, AABB).

• Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges at the Milwaukee VAMC.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.