Podiatrist (Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Services)

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• Oversees clinical operations with responsibility for quality outcomes and patient safety
• Administrative functions include budget and fiscal management, human resource management, strategic planning, and program development
• Assures that clinical and administrative functions are integrated in order to provide optimum utilization of available resources
• 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.
• 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
• Collaborates with other management officials within the VATVCBHCS in a collegial manner with the aim of furthering the mission of the VHA
• Functions as a provider in the pathology specialty, collaborates with referring providers, optimizes timeliness, and ensures quality
• 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

Qualifications

• Board certified by the American Board of Pathologists
• Hold an unrestricted state medical license within the United States or its territories

Schedule

Monday – Friday (08:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.)