Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

IMDiversity Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive benefits for eligible staff

Academic clinical track opportunity

Job summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis is recruiting an anatomic pathologist with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology for Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.

The position offers an academic clinical track with opportunities for subspecialty focus, collaboration within the IU Health system, and participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
• Cytopathology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions, including tumor grading and staging.
• Interpret intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections).
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical, radiologic, and laboratory data.
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical case discussions.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
• Interpret cytologic specimens, including Pap smears, fine needle aspirations (FNA), and body fluids.
• Provide diagnostic consultations to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Perform and supervise FNAs, including rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE).
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members.

Skills

Cytopathology experience

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience

Eligibility for medical licensure in Indiana

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Indiana University - School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN

Employment Details

• Type: Full-Time
• Category: Physicians
• Military

Appointment Type: Clinical Track Faculty

Department: IUSM - Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Campus: IU School of Medicine Muncie

Position Summary

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is seeking to recruit an anatomic pathologist with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology at our IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Additional specific subspecialty areas are welcome. The pathology footprint at Ball Memorial currently includes two full-time anatomic pathologists (this position will expand to three full-time pathologists), a pathologists' assistant, and one cytologist. This recruitment is part of a strategic expansion driven by continued growth across the Indiana University Health (IU Health) system. IU Health is committed to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care, with growing opportunities at our Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Ball offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, bringing advanced healthcare closer to home for individuals and families in the region. IU Health Ball is part of the 17-hospital IU Health Laboratory System, served by approximately 70 anatomic pathologists. Although based in Muncie, the pathologists at Ball have access to the expertise of the subspecialized pathologists operating out of the department's IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory in Indianapolis. Being a part of the expansive IU Health Laboratory system affords the ideal candidate the ability to practice in a community environment with the support of the enriched environment created by an academic pathology practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions, including tumor grading and staging.
• Interpret intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections).
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical, radiologic, and laboratory data.
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical case discussions.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA).
• Interpret cytologic specimens, including Pap smears, fine needle aspirations (FNA), and body fluids.
• Provide diagnostic consultations to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews.
• Perform and supervise FNAs, including rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE).
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
• Cytopathology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Cytopathology fellowship or equivalent experience, along with board certification in Cytopathology.

Benefit Information

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based.
• IUSM and IUHMG is committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and their families.
• IU - https://hr.iu.edu/benefits
• IUHMG - https://team.myiuhealth.org/benefits

About the IUSM

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Basic Qualifications

• A Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
• Cytopathology experience.

Department Contact for Questions

Jessica L. Davis, MDVice Chair, Anatomic PathologyDepartment of Pathology & Laboratory [e-mail]

Additional Qualifications

• Completion of a Cytopathology fellowship or equivalent experience, along with board certification in Cytopathology is preferred.

Expected Start Date: 04/01/2027

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination and contact information here: https://policies.iu.edu/policies/ua-01-non-discrimination/index.html .