Elevate Your Career – Pathologist Position Open in Beautiful Salisbury, NC

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Spencer
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Join Our Team in Beautiful Salisbury, NC – Pathologist Opportunity Awaits! Come join the mission of caring for our nation’s heroes! The Salisbury VA Health Care System’s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service (P&LMS) is seeking a highly motivated, AP/CP Board-Certified or Eligible Pathologist. Candidates should have a strong background and recent experience in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Duties Clinical Pathology: Supervise and interpret activities related to Blood Bank, Clinical Chemistry, Special Chemistry & Toxicology, Microbiology, Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Serology, and Flow Cytometry. Medical Conferences: Deliver presentations at Surgical M&M, Thoracic, General Surgery, Breast Tumor Board, and other conferences as requested. Professional Interaction: Communicate regularly with physicians, nurses, administrators, technologists, and patients. Availability: On-call 24/7 via beeper and phone, with occasional on-site duties at the hospital. Requirements U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy. Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required. Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty Board Certification : Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Preferred Experience: Current American Board of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Compensation & Benefits Salary: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases. Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and up to 5 days for CME). Retirement: Federal pension (5 years vesting) and a 401(k) plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many can be carried into retirement). Licensure: One full, unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory. CME: Up to $1,000 annually for full-time physicians with board certification. Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage. Contract: No physician employment contract or significant restrictions on moonlighting. Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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