Staff Pathologist

The Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at Northport Veterans Affairs Healthcare System is currently recruiting for a full-time  Staff Pathologist in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP), with associated experience that is progressive in breadth and intensity.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performs surgical pathology, cytopathology, and anatomic pathology on a rotational basis with the Chief of P&LMS and other Fee Basis pathologists.
• Processes (grossing and embedding) and reads prepared slides for diagnosis on emergent and routine requests received in the Pathology Department including histology and cytology specimens.
• Responsible for medical and administrative consultative coverage of both the clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory during non-routine tours on a rotational basis with the associate pathologist.
• Ensure compliance with federal statutes, VA directives and policies, and The Joint Commission.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working within the VA or with complex veteran patient populations a plus!

• U.S. Citizen

• B/C in Pathology

• Holds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in ANY U.S. State

Additionally, the physician will work closely with our team of dedicated healthcare professionals to assure compliance with rational, regional, and local VA performance standards, and may serve on local committees as deemed necessary in support of the facility mission.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p

VA offers a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package.

Compensation package highlights:

• EDRP (Educational Debt Reduction Program) eligible. Total value of forgiveness can be up to $200k of your federal medical student loans!

• Federal Pension that is vested in just 5 years coupled with a 401k match up to 4%, and healthcare coverage for retirees

• 50-55 days total of paid time off

• CME reimbursement up to $1000 annually

About Long Island

Just outside of New York City you’ll find miles of sparkling ocean beaches, historic sites, quaint downtown villages, world-renowned Long Island Wine Country and the famed Hamptons. Enjoy some of the best farm-to-table fare available in the United States, courtesy of the incredible farmlands and the bounties of the island’s surrounding waters. Discover Long Island, New York City’s beachfront backyard.

Seven bridges and two tunnels connect from New York City to Long Island. From there it’s a short drive east to Nassau and Suffolk counties. Three major express routes run east and west through Long Island: the Long Island Expressway (interstate Route 495), Northern State Parkway and Southern State Parkway. Other local, but major east-west routes include Route 25A and Route 25 on the North Shore; and Route 27 and Route 27A on the south shore.

Long Island is serviced by three major airports: JFK International (JFK); LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Long Island Islip MacArthur Airport (ISP). The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) travels from Manhattan to most Long Island towns, and public transportation is available through the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

The village of Northport, on Long Island, is a waterfront town, filled with the small town charm that characterizes so many of the nearby communities. Northport has a long, rich history, seen today in the many historic homes and businesses located throughout the city. Modern-day Northport is a haven to many small businesses for shoppers and diners looking for a homier, personalized experience. From the cozy cafes to kitschy diners, this town has the perfect attractions for foodies and has lots to do year-round as well.

Research and Development

At the Northport VA Medical Center, we conduct research to discover knowledge, develop VA scientists and health care leaders, and create innovations that advance health care for Veterans and the nation. We offer Veterans the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our work. Our goal is to use research to promote better health and health care for all.

Teaching and Learning

Our Northport VA Medical Center is a teaching hospital that provides a full range of services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research.

We are affiliated with the State University of New York (SUNY) Medical School at Stony Brook. We offer fully integrated residency programs in general medicine, general surgery, and specialties in cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology, pulmonary, nephrology, infectious disease, rheumatology, urology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, anesthesiology, dermatology, pathology, and rehabilitation medicine.

We’re proud of our partnerships with top institutions and organizations that support the educational mission of the VA.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service