Pathologist - Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks
Pathologist - Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks at Department of Veterans Affairs — Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
- Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
- Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
The Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a full-time, Pathologist . We are fully committed to providing top quality medical care by serving and honoring America's Veterans.
Candidates must possess an active, current, unrestricted license in any U.S. State.
Ideal Candidate is: Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
Highlights of this opportunity:
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Potential starting base salary range: $ 200K-$275K
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Permanent full-time position
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Daily schedule, to be discussed during interview. 24 hour on-call rotation.
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Provide final diagnostic interpretation for all specimens processed within the laboratory
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Perform gross examination of surgical specimens
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Conduct and interpret intraoperative frozen sections
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Participate in multi-disciplinary conferences and committees
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Order and interpret immunohistochemical and special stains
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Provide immediate adequacy assessments for CT-guided or image-guided procedures
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Interpret gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens
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Interpret peripheral blood smears submitted for pathologist review
VA offers an exceptional benefits package for physicians, including up to 55 days off annually, affordable health, life, vision, dental, and long-term care insurance, up to 12 weeks of paid paternity/maternity leave, malpractice insurance that includes tail coverage, and more. Working for federal employers allows you to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of service.
Fayetteville is nestled in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, and is an outdoor paradise with hiking, golf, fishing, rafting, boating, and four distinct seasons. Fayetteville is the home of the University of Arkansas "Razorbacks" which provides the community with a college atmosphere. The area is home to several fortune 500 businesses such as Wal-Mart, Tyson Foods, and J. B. Hunt Trucking, who have been generous benefactors for the community and the arts. In the neighboring community of Bentonville, Crystal Bridges Museum has been labeled as one the top 10 must see places in America. Fayetteville has outstanding public schools, excellent parks and trail system and is ranked as 4th "best college sports town" and 8th for business and careers by Forbes Magazine. Fayetteville is ranked as 7th best city in America to work, live and play by Kiplinger. The cost of living is 90% of the national average with affordable housing available in all price ranges.