GYN Pathologist/Cytopathologist

Unified Women’s Healthcare; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider based in Houston seeks a pathologist to oversee GYN cytology and histology services. Candidates must hold MD/DO with relevant board certifications and possess GYN Pathology expertise. This role mandates communication with OB/GYN providers regarding diagnoses and offers a no-call work environment. The position requires a Texas licensure or eligibility, with a fellowship in GYN Pathology strongly preferred. A positive professional presence and leadership skills are essential for the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be MD/DO with AP or AP/CP board certification.
• State of Texas licensure or eligibility required.
• GYN Pathology expertise is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sign out of office based GYN breast biopsies.
• Communicate cancer diagnosis to OB/GYN providers.
• Participate in PT and QA programs.

Skills

GYN Pathology expertise

Excellent communication skills

AP or AP/CP board certification

Ability to lead and drive change

Education

MD/DO with AP or AP/CP board certification

GYN fellowship

Cytopathology fellowship certification

Job description

Overview

The UWH of Texas Laboratory is expanding its test menu to include digital GYN Cytology and microscopic evaluation of GYN tissue specimens (GYN Pathology). This laboratory was established in 2020 and serves more than 200 OB/GYN providers across the state of Texas under the remote direction of a GYN Pathology Fellowship-trained Pathologist. At the outset of these new services, you may serve as the only pathologist on site; therefore, demonstrated comfort with independent sign-out in GYN cytology and/or histology is essential. While digital GYN cytology is required at this time to be read on-site, the potential for digital histology to be read remotely may be available.

There are no frozen sections or call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Sign out of office based GYN breast biopsies and/or liquid based GYN Cytology
• Interact with multiple OB/GYN providers to communicate cancer diagnosis and answer pertinent inquiries
• Participate in PT and QA programs
• Technical Supervisor over Molecular Microbiology if qualified
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• MD/DO with AP or AP/CP board certification
• State of Texas licensure or eligibility for licensure
• GYN Pathology expertise. GYN fellowship strongly preferred
• Cytopathology fellowship - certification is a plus
• Ability to qualify as the technical supervisor over molecular microbiology is preferred
• Excellent communication skills/professional presence with ability to lead and drive change