AP/CP Pathologist

Software Placement Group, SPG; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group, SPG is seeking an AP/CP board-certified Pathologist for a full-time, on-site position at the Coppell laboratory, with regional travel across Texas.

You will sign-out surgical pathology, frozen sections, and cytology, provide diagnostic support to hospital-based laboratories, participate in QA/QA initiatives, and ensure compliance with CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Certification in AP/CP required.
• Unlimited and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state(s), or ability to obtain licensure.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Texas for regional coverage.
• Comfortable combining on-site laboratory responsibilities with travel-based hospital coverage.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out of surgical pathology, frozen sections, and cytology.
• Provide pathology coverage for hospital-based laboratories across Texas.
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues as needed.
• Consult with physicians regarding pathology findings and test utilization.
• Provide diagnostic information through accurate pathology reporting.
• Participate in QA/QC, infection control, and proficiency testing.
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical staff to ensure seamless services.
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Lab operations knowledge

Education

MD/DO

AP/CP board certification

Medical license (TX or ability to obtain)

Job description

Location: Coppell, TX (on-site, with regional travel throughout Texas) | Schedule: Full-time

Overview

A national pathology and diagnostic laboratory organization is seeking an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist for a full-time opportunity. This role is based on-site at the Coppell laboratory site with regional travel to hospital-based laboratories throughout Texas, providing pathology coverage and support as needed. This is a high-impact role supporting hospital-based pathology services across multiple sites within a respected and growing pathology/diagnostics organization.

What you'll do

• Perform diagnostic interpretation and sign-out of surgical pathology, frozen section pathology, and/or cytology specimens
• Provide pathology coverage for hospital-based laboratories throughout Texas, with flexibility to support additional regional coverage needs as required
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues as needed
• Consult with physicians and clients regarding pathology findings, test utilization, and diagnostic support
• Provide diagnostic information to treating and referring physicians through accurate, timely pathology reporting
• Participate in laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and infection control initiatives
• Participate in proficiency testing programs, departmental meetings, and quality improvement efforts to support diagnostic accuracy and quality of care
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, pathology staff, and hospital personnel to ensure seamless pathology services across supported sites
• Maintain compliance with all applicable CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, state, and federal regulations
• Complete additional responsibilities as needed in support of pathology operations

Required qualifications

• MD or DO required
• Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) required
• Unlimited and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state(s), or ability to obtain licensure
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Texas and support a regional hospital coverage model
• Comfortable with a role that combines on-site laboratory responsibilities with travel-based hospital coverage
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with clinicians, hospital staff, and laboratory teams
• Working knowledge of pathology quality standards, regulatory requirements, and laboratory operations

Preferred qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting strongly preferred
• Experience with surgical pathology, frozen sections, and cytology preferred
• Subspecialty board certification in cytopathology or gynecologic pathology is a plus

Why this role

This is an excellent opportunity for a pathologist with community hospital experience who enjoys a dynamic practice environment and is comfortable supporting a combination of laboratory-based responsibilities and regional hospital coverage across a respected and growing pathology/diagnostics organization.