Anatomic/Clinical Pathologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Fort Oglethorpe, G...

LocumTenens.com; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com is seeking an experienced anatomic and clinical pathologist for full-time outpatient diagnostic pathology coverage in Georgia. The assignment begins December 18 and continues ongoing, with a day shift and no call requirements.

The role involves primarily surgical cases with a daily volume of 40-50 cases. Grossing is required; frozen sections are needed but not cut by the locum clinician. Board-certified pathologists with outpatient experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Board-certified pathologist required.
• Experience in outpatient diagnostic pathology preferred.
• Familiarity with surgical pathology case processing and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time outpatient diagnostic pathology coverage on a day shift.
• Handle a daily case volume of 40–50 surgical cases with grossing responsibility.
• Perform frozen sections as required, without cutting frozen sections personally.
• No on-call duties for this assignment.

Skills

Surgical pathology

Outpatient pathology

Grossing

Frozen sections

Education

MD/DO Pathologist

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-229083-MD-GA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:December 18 - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift
• Assignment Type:Outpatient
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

The facility provides outpatient diagnostic pathology services and maintains established protocols for specimen processing and diagnostic workflow management. The pathology department is supported by histotechnologists and laboratory staff to facilitate coordinated and timely case processing. On-site locum tenens coverage is sought on a full-time basis beginning December 18 on an ongoing basis.

About the Facility Location

Fort Oglethorpe is home to the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, the nation's oldest and largest military park, which preserves Civil War battlegrounds alongside historic structures such as the 1905 Post and Barnhardt Circle and the Sixth Cavalry Museum. Recreational options include Gilbert-Stephenson Park, featuring walking trails, tennis courts, and a playground. Additional nearby attractions include Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and Lookout Mountain, which offers destinations such as Rock City and the Incline Railway.

About the Clinician's Workday

The anatomic and clinical pathologist will provide full-time outpatient diagnostic pathology coverage on a day shift basis beginning December 18 on an ongoing basis. Clinical responsibilities are limited to surgical cases, with a daily case volume of 40-50 cases; grossing is required for this assignment. Frozen sections are also required; however, the locum clinician is not responsible for cutting frozen sections independently. No call coverage is associated with this assignment.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:40-50 surgical cases per day
• Support Staff:Histotechs, lab staff
• Patient Population:Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule:No call requirements
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No