Pathology Physician
Aurora, CO, 80010, USA
- $1,000 p/year
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Pathology physician
- chemistry and toxicology
- VA healthcare
The Pathology Physician will serve as Section Chief for Chemistry and Toxicology within the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service at the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System, based primarily at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC. The role involves overseeing pathology services, providing leadership, and occasional travel to nearby campuses. The position offers comprehensive federal benefits, paid time off, malpractice coverage, and requires full licensure and board certification.
Role Description:
The VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System is seeking a Section Chief Physician for the Chemistry and Toxicology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora, Colorado . Incumbent may travel between area campuses (25% or less) to perform duties and supervision, but the actual duty station will be at the Rocky Mountain Regional VAMC in Aurora, Colorado. Be a part of the team who brings innovative, leading-edge care to America s Veterans.
Position Highlights:
- Sign-on Bonus is authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 annual leave, 13 sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays, and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
- Excellent Federal Benefits:
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vest) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-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 $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
- Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
- No Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
- Work Schedule: Monday Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm (on call schedule by rotation)




