Podiatrist; Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Services

Overview

The Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Service serves as the administrative and clinical Section Chief for Pathology and Laboratory Service and is responsible for the overall operation of the Service Line at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System (VATVCBHCS).

• The Chief of Pathology & Laboratory oversees clinical operations with responsibility for quality outcomes and patient safety
• Administrative functions will include - but not be limited to - budget and fiscal management - human resource management - strategic planning - and program development
• The Chief assures that the clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources
• The position ensures the quality and timeliness of the services provided - including customer satisfaction - as well as compliance with standards of accrediting bodies such as The Joint Commission - CAP - OIG - etc. The position ensures appropriate use of available resources and is responsible for inspiring - motivating - and guiding the VATVCBHCS Path & Lab staff in achieving the strategic goals and plans of the service
• The position collaborates with other management officials within the VATVCBHCS in a collegial manner with the aim of furthering the mission of the VHA
• The Chief of Path & Lab functions as a provider in the pathology specialty - collaborates with referring providers - optimizes timeliness - and ensures quality. The Chief of Path & Lab accomplishes the health care delivery mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs in general
• Services provided are subject to close scrutiny by Congressional interests - service organizations - the general public and the media
• The Chief of Path & Lab is to be a physician - board certified by the American Board of Pathologists - and should hold an unrestricted state medical license within the United States or its territories
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday (08:00 a.m.
  
  - 04:30 p.m.)
• Telework:
  Authorized (Ad-hoc)

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