Anatomic/Clinical Pathologist Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Facility In Northern Georgia

Jobtome; Irwinton (GA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a board-certified pathologist to provide full-time diagnostic coverage on the day shift with 24-hour call. The assignment handles a wide variety of surgical cases and cytopathology duties in an outpatient setting, with a PA performing grossing.

The position requires sign-out across multiple organ systems, including GI, breast, prostate, GYN, thyroid, liver and lung, with a typical daily caseload around 50 cases.

Qualifications

• Board certification in pathology is required.
• Active medical license to practice in Georgia is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time diagnostic pathology coverage on day shift with after-hours frozen section call.
• Sign-out surgical pathology across GI, breast, prostate, skin, thyroid, GYN, liver, lung and more (avg 50 cases/day).
• Perform cytopathology duties including GYN, non-GYN and FNA reviews.
• Grossing performed by Pathologist Assistant; after-hours sections called in as needed.

Skills

Board Certification

Pathology Specialist

Education

MD Pathology

Job description

This Job at a Glance- Job Reference Id: ORD-226915-MD-GA- Title: MD- Dates Needed: January 17 - Ongoing- Shift Type: Day Shift;
24-Hour Call- Assignment Type: Outpatient- Call Required: Yes- Board Certification Required: Yes- Job Duration: LocumsAbout the FacilityThis facility provides diagnostic pathology services on an outpatient basis and maintains established protocols for specimen processing and diagnostic workflow management. The pathology department is supported by a dedicated team that includes histotechnologists, a cytotechnologist, and a Pathologist Assistant to facilitate coordinated case processing. On-site locum tenens coverage is sought on a full-time basis beginning January 17 on an ongoing basis.About the Facility LocationThe region is a mountainous area offering a range of outdoor and recreational activities, including hiking trails, waterfalls, river tubing, fishing, golf courses, wineries, and orchards. Several towns in the area each provide distinct dining, shopping, and attraction options suited to a variety of interests. Clinicians on assignment will find access to outfitters, farms, scenic railways, and local eateries within a short drive of one another.About the Clinician's WorkdayThe anatomic and clinical pathologist will provide full-time diagnostic pathology coverage on a day shift basis, with weeknight and weekend frozen section call required. Clinical responsibilities include surgical pathology sign-out across a broad range of case types, including GI biopsies, skin excisions, breast, prostate, colon, GYN, thyroid, salivary, liver, lung, lymph node, and additional specimen types, with an average of 50 surgical cases per day. Cytopathology duties include GYN (Pap smears), non-GYN, and FNA case review and interpretation. Grossing is performed by the Pathologist Assistant;
the locum clinician is required to cut frozen sections only if called in after hours.Additional Job Details- Case Load/PPD: Avg 50 surgical cases per day;
1.2 Pap Smears, 2.8 Non-GYN, 1.1 FNA per day- Support Staff: 3 histotechs, 1 cytotech, 1 PA- Patient Population: Adults- Call Ratio/Schedule: Weeknights and weekends- Location Type: On-Site- Government: No