Experienced Pathologist – Advancing Diagnostic Excellence at VA Northern California

Experienced Pathologist – Advancing Diagnostic Excellence at VA Northern California

Job Description

📍 Location & Basics

• Site: Mather Air Force Base (Mather AFB), California
• Agency: Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs
• Job Type: Full‑time, permanent staff physician position

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Salary Range: $261,000 to $300,000 per year
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Up to $200,000 for eligible candidates
• Annual performance bonuses and regular salary growth
• Paid Time Off: Approximately 50–55 days per year (26 annual leave days, 13 sick leave days, 11 federal holidays, plus roughly 5 days CME leave)
• CME Allowance: Up to $1,000 annually
• Retirement: Classic federal pension vesting after 5 years + 401(k) with up to 5% agency match
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, long-term care; portability into retirement
• Malpractice Liability: Covered by the VHA, including tail protection

👩‍⚕️ Role & Responsibilities

• Reports to the Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service
• Analyzes surgical, cytological, and autopsy specimens to diagnose disease and advise treatment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Board certification or fellowship in Hematopathology
• Experience in Cytopathology is preferred, though not required

🎯 Eligibility & Application

• Open to: U.S. citizens; non-citizens may be considered if no qualified citizens are available

Let's Connect! Kelly De Boer, VA Physician Recruiter, Kelly.deboer@va.gov

About Department of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare systems, dedicated to honoring and serving America’s Veterans through exceptional care, research, and support. Our physicians and healthcare professionals provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment across more than 1,300 facilities, helping Veterans lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. At VA, we offer rewarding careers where clinical excellence meets purpose, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact on those who’ve served our country.