AP/CP Pathologist

True North Consultants, Inc.; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced AP/CP board-certified pathologist for a full-time, on-site role at our Coppell, Texas laboratory. The position requires regional travel to hospital-based laboratories across Texas to provide pathology coverage.

Ideal candidates will have MD/DO credentials, AP/CP board certification, a current license, and at least three years in a community hospital setting. Travel flexibility is essential to support multiple sites.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree and AP/CP board certification required.
• Active medical license in applicable state or ability to obtain.
• Minimum three years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Texas for regional coverage.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out of surgical pathology, frozen section, and cytology specimens.
• Provide pathology coverage for hospital-based laboratories across Texas.
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues as needed.
• Consult with physicians on findings, test utilization, and diagnostics.
• Provide timely diagnostic reporting to treating and referring physicians.
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance, and infection control initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff to ensure seamless pathology services.
• Maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Travel readiness

Communication

Team collaboration

On-site presence

Education

MD/DO

AP/CP board certification

Job description

A national pathology and diagnostic laboratory organization is seeking an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist for a full-time opportunity.

This role requires on-site work reporting to the Coppell laboratory site along with regional travel to hospital-based laboratories throughout Texas to provide pathology coverage and support as needed. Travel may occasionally extend into surrounding markets and may be scheduled in advance or arise on shorter notice, so flexibility is essential.

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.

Position Highlights

• Travel: Frequent travel throughout Texas and potentially surrounding markets
• Opportunity with a respected and growing pathology / diagnostics organization
• High-impact role supporting hospital-based pathology services across multiple sites

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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
• 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
• 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