Staff Pathologist

The Eastern Oklahoma Veterans Health Care System is seeking a dedicated and passionate Staff Pathologist to join their esteemed team at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK. As a Staff Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality care to our nation's Veterans through surgical and clinical pathology. This full-time permanent position offers a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, excellent work-life balance, and an exciting future relocation to a new hospital facility in Tulsa, OK, in 2027. Join a supportive team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have bravely served our country. Practice Info Located at the Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center in Muskogee, OK, with the pathology service scheduled to relocate to a new hospital facility in Tulsa, OK, in 2027 Features a case mix of biopsy-predominant surgical specimens and non-GYN cytology cases ( 5,500 surgical specimens per year, increasing 10% per year) No GYN cytology interpreted in house Supportive team consisting of one full-time Chief of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service, one full-time staff pathologist, and one part-time staff pathologist Collegial practice environment working alongside primary care, surgery, oncology, medicine, and other specialty providers Shift & Schedule Full-time permanent position Schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to FridayLight phone-only call coverage nights and weekends ( ResponsibilitiesInterpret biopsy-predominant surgical specimens and non-GYN cytology casesPerform CP duties including peripheral blood smears, body fluids, crystal analysis, and basic blood bankingParticipate in virtual tumor boards 2-3 times per month Perform light administrative duties when the pathology chief is on leave Provide after-hours clinical lab phone call coverage ( CompensationProposed compensation range of $275K-$400KSign-on bonus will be offeredBenefitsEmployee Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) providing up to $40,000 per year for up to 5 years (Total $200,000 tax-free) toward qualifying student debt Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) to buy out service contracts (locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, physician-owned practices) in exchange for obligated service at certain rural or highly rural facilities