Pathologist

Interior Health Authority; Penticton; On-site; CAD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization in Penticton is seeking a General Pathologist to join their pathology team. This role involves performing a variety of pathology cases and engaging in quality assurance activities while also teaching medical students. The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build strong working relationships with staff. Opportunities for leadership development through a specialized program are available. Apply today to make a difference in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities

Work-life balance in a scenic location

Qualifications

• Experienced general pathologist, with additional expertise in dermatology, breast, or GI preferred.
• Familiarity with quality assurance activities in pathology.
• Teaching experience with medical and laboratory students.

Responsibilities

• Complete surgical and cytopathology cases, and perform bone marrow biopsies and autopsies.
• Engage in quality assurance activities.
• Participate in training for medical and laboratory students.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to forge strong working relationships

Education

Medical Doctor with specialization in Pathology

Job description

Position Summary

The Penticton Regional Hospital, is seeking a General Pathologist (AP/CP) to complete our 4.8FTE pathology team. Our group performs approximately 10,000 (17,000 LFE) surgical pathology cases/year, 100 bone marrow biopsies/year; 500 cytopathology cases/year, and 50 autopsy cases/year, quality assurance activities, and teaching of medical and laboratory students. Most services are covered under the provincial contract but additional fee for service billings are possible for bone marrows and coroner autopsies. In conjunction with a diverse, well-rounded practice our group holds very close ties to the local physicians and surgical community we meet as consultants and are an integral part of the larger diagnostic team. The ideal candidate will be an experienced general pathologist, extra experience in dermatology, breast, or GI is an asset. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to forge strong working relationships with the hospital and laboratory staff are also imperative. For those interested, Leadership Development Opportunities are available with Interior Health’s NAVIG8 Program. The NAVIG8 Emerging Physician Leaders Program is a comprehensive leadership development program designed specifically for physicians to address the practical leadership knowledge, behaviours and skills that high potential, emerging medical leaders require to step into leadership roles early in their careers.

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