Physician- Chief Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreve… Position Available In Caddo, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana is seeking a full-time permanent board certified/board eligible Chief Pathology & Laboratory Physician. The position offers a starting base salary of $340,000-$370,000 per year and includes responsibilities such as overseeing clinical and administrative functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and serving as a Lab Director. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens with a full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State. The position also offers benefits such as student loan repayment assistance, generous paid time off, and retirement options. To apply, email your CV to Ashley.jones27@va.gov.
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Physician
- Chief Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Overton Brooks VA Medical Center Shreve.
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Employer
Department of Veterans Affairs
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Closing date
Apr 25, 2026
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Amazing Chief Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Physician Opportunity Serving our Nations Hero’s
Overton Brooks VA Medical Center is recruiting for a full-time permanent board certified/board eligible Chief Pathology & Laboratory Physician. This opportunity is a pillar of the institution and boasts a strong clinical and teaching reputation in the region. We are looking for physician candidates interested in personal growth and career development in our mission arms of excellent care for our nations hero’s, our veterans. Shreveport-Bossier boasts elegant Southern charm and a relaxed attitude that suggests you kick your boots off and stay a while to enjoy year-round festivals, Vegas-style gaming, great local dining experiences, live music and family attractions. Highlights/Requirements
Starting base salary: $340,000
- $370,000 per yearDaily schedule: Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m.
- 4:30 p.
m.
Responsible for all clinical and administrative functions of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine service.
Responsible to ensure that all residency training program mandates are met and may serve as the site director for Pathology Service.
Identifies needs and recommends major equipment acquisition and replacementEnsures accurate clinical laboratory test results with turn-around-time (TAT).Ensures accurate anatomic pathology services (surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy), with TATs that meet the reasonable and possible expectations of the medical staff and accrediting agencies.
Ensures communication and coordination between the Medical Center laboratory services and the clinical/patient care services.
Ensures clinical service meet all regulations and directives at local, regional, and national level including accrediting agencies.
Serves as OBVAMC and BAFB Lab Director.
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology by the American Board of PathologyMust be a U.S. Citizen. Non-Citizen candidates will be considered if a U.S. Citizen is not foundFull and unrestricted license from any U.S. State
We offer:
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Assistance with payment of outstanding medical school loans.
Paid Time Off:
50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by
VACME:
Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Contract:
No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
If interested, please email a copy of your current CV to me at Ashley.jones27@va.gov to schedule a time to discuss this exciting opportunity!
