Community Pathologist, Surgical and Cytopathology, Duke Health Integrated Practice

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Loan forgiveness (public service)

Tuition assistance for dependents

Job summary

Duke Health seeks a board-certified pathologist to join the Community Pathology practice, serving Duke Regional and Duke Raleigh Hospitals. The role replaces a retiring colleague and offers opportunities to grow the fast‑changing pathology service in a collegial environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate superb diagnostic ability, clear communication, and teamwork within a supportive staff that includes PAs and laboratory personnel.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with NC license or eligibility to obtain one.
• ABP Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Excellent diagnosticians with superb communication and teamwork.
• Experience in surgical pathology (GU/GI/head & neck) and/or fellowship in cytopathology or hematopathology.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Join the Pathology Department at Duke! The Community Duke Health Integrated Practice seeks a dynamic pathologist with excellent diagnostic skills for a full-time position in our Duke Community Pathology practice. The Community Pathology practice is comprised of seven full-time pathologists dedicated to delivering accurate, concise, and timely pathology services to patients and their physicians at Duke Raleigh Hospital and Duke Regional Hospital.

Opportunity

• We are seeking a new colleague to replace a retiring pathologist and to grow the practice in response to increasing case volume. This position will include opportunities at both Duke Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital. You will join a collegial and supportive practice, including experienced PA's, laboratory, and support staff, with opportunities for involvement in laboratory leadership for interested individuals.
• Duke Regional Hospital is a 388-bed acute care hospital serving Durham, Orange, and surrounding counties. Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Hospital located in Raleigh, North Carolina has 204 inpatient beds.
• Both hospitals offer a comprehensive array of services and are recognized for compassionate care with distinct centers of clinical excellence, including oncology, providing intellectually challenging and collaborative work environments.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, a valid NC medical license or qualifications to obtain one, and ABP Board Certification in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Ideal candidates will be excellent diagnosticians with superior communication skills who function well in a team setting.
• Demonstrated experience and/or additional training in areas of surgical pathology (with focus on GU, GI, and/or head and neck pathology) and/or fellowship training (cytopathology or hematopathology) will be necessary for the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with productivity-based compensation and exceptional Duke Health benefits, including excellent retirement benefits, eligibility for public service loan forgiveness, and college tuition assistance for dependent children.

The greater Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill has a population of more than two million residents and offers diverse opportunities. From urban loft living to suburban and rural family homes with acreage - there are options for every lifestyle. The Research Triangle Park (RTP) lies in the center of the area, a globally prominent research and development center conceived around the main academic centers - Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University. This trio of leading universities, combined with the RTP, has helped create a region that is culturally diverse, economically resilient, and nationally recognized as a wonderful place to live.

To learn more about the Triangle visit https://www.visitraleigh.com/ and https://www.discoverdurham.com/

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