Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Physician Associate Needed for Locum Tenens Coverageat Facility in Sayr

LocumTenens.com, LLC; Centre Hall (Centre County); On-site; USD 152,000 - 262,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com, LLC is seeking an experienced PA to provide inpatient pathology coverage in Centre Hall, PA. The assignment runs from January onward, with options for part-time or full-time schedules.

Clinicians will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in a hospital-based laboratory supporting five hospitals. Responsibilities include reviewing cytology and surgical specimens, with grossing in the lab; no call is required.

Qualifications

• Inpatient pathology coverage experience
• Experience with cytology and grossing
• Ability to work in a hospital-based lab environment

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient pathology coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Review cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimens; grossing required; no call responsibilities.

Skills

Inpatient pathology

Cytology review

Grossing

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Title: PA
• Dates Needed: Beginning of January - Ongoing; part time and full time candidates considered
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Assignment Type: Inpatient
• Call Required: No
• Board Certification Required: Negotiable
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

The facility operates a hospital-based laboratory supporting a network of 5 total hospitals and maintains established protocols for specimen processing and diagnostic workflow management. The department is staffed by 6 physicians and 18 anatomical support staff members to facilitate coordinated case processing. On-site locum tenens coverage is sought beginning in January on an ongoing basis, with flexibility for part time or full time scheduling.

About the Facility Location

The area is situated in the Susquehanna River Valley and offers access to a range of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, boating, and fishing at nearby destinations. Skiing is available at regional mountain destinations, and the Finger Lakes region provides access to tours, wineries, and related attractions. Clinicians on assignment will also find waterfront dining options along the Allegheny River and a variety of local community amenities during time away from clinical duties.

About the Clinician's Workday

Clinicians will provide inpatient pathology coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with no call responsibilities associated with this assignment. Clinical duties include review of cytology, breast, GI, and skin specimens, with a daily case volume of 100-120 total cases in the lab; GYN cases are not included in this assignment. Grossing is required and constitutes approximately 7.5 hours per day; frozen sections are not required. Both part time and full time candidates are considered for this locum tenens engagement.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: 100-120 total cases per day in the lab
• Support Staff: 6 physicians, 18 anatomical support staff members
• Patient Population: Adults
• Call Ratio/Schedule: n/a
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No