Anatomic/Clinical Pathologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility inChicago, Illinois

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 221,000 - 295,000; Part time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC seeks an MD pathologist to cover outpatient diagnostic pathology in Chicago during three one-week blocks. The role involves surgical pathology sign-out, cytopathology, and blood bank case management on a day shift with a daily load of about 25 cases. No on-call coverage is required, and grossing is needed.

The assignment emphasizes on-site coverage with a collaborative team including PA and histology staff, supporting an outpatient facility. Board certification is negotiable.

Qualifications

• Board certification negotiable.
• Outpatient diagnostic pathology coverage.
• Daily case load around 25 cases.

Responsibilities

• Surgical pathology sign-out.
• Cytopathology review.
• Blood bank case management.
• Grossing required for this assignment.

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-226961-MD-IL
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: December 14 - 18, January 4 - 8, February 1 - 5
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Outpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The 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 team that includes a Pathologist Assistant, a Surgical Pathology Technician, and a Histology Supervisor to facilitate coordinated case processing. On-site locum tenens coverage is sought across three scheduled one-week periods spanning December, January, and February.

About the Facility Location

Chicago offers a range of cultural and recreational attractions suited to varied interests. Points of interest include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Field Museum, Navy Pier, and the Chicago Riverwalk. Annual events such as the Chicago Blues Festival and Chicago Theatre Week, along with destinations like Lincoln Park Zoo, provide additional options for clinicians on assignment throughout the year.

About the Clinician's Workday

The anatomic and clinical pathologist will provide outpatient diagnostic pathology coverage on a day shift basis across three one-week assignment periods. Clinical responsibilities include surgical pathology sign-out, cytopathology, and blood bank case management, with a daily case volume of 25 cases. Grossing is required for this assignment; frozen sections are also required, though 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: 25 cases per day
• Support Staff: PA, Surg Path Tech, Histology Supervisor
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: No call requirements
• Location Type: On-Site
• Government: No