Academic Surgical Pathologist & Cytopathologist – Muncie, IN

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, seeks an anatomic pathologist with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology. The role will expand the pathology footprint to three full-time pathologists, joining a team that includes a pathologists’ assistant and a cytologist.

The successful candidate will practice within an academic pathology environment linked to IUSM/IUHMG, with access to subspecialized expertise across the IU Health Laboratory

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Indiana.
• Cytopathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions, including tumor grading and staging.
• Interpret intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections).
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical, radiologic, and laboratory data.
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical case discussions.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards (CAP, CLIA).
• Interpret cytologic specimens, including Pap smears, FNA, and body fluids.
• Provide diagnostic consultations to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Perform and supervise FNAs, including ROSE.
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members.

Education

MD or DO or equivalent degree

Board certification by the American Board of Pathology (AP or AP/CP)

Surgical Pathology Fellowship completed or equivalent experience

Job description

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, seeks an anatomic pathologist with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology. The role will expand the pathology footprint to three full-time pathologists, joining a team that includes a pathologists’ assistant and a cytologist.

The successful candidate will practice within an academic pathology environment linked to IUSM/IUHMG, with access to subspecialized expertise across the IU Health Laboratory