Locum | Physician Pathology

CompHealth; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Travel arrangements

Comprehensive malpractice coverage

Job summary

CompHealth is recruiting for a pathology support role in Illinois. The position features a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00–16:00, with no on-call requirements and a high-volume workload of surgical pathology cases. Histology staff assist with small biopsies; grossing of large specimens is expected.

The role includes cytology (FNA) but excludes Pap smears, bone marrow, and autopsies. Board-certified candidates are preferred; housing, travel, and malpractice coverage are arranged.

Qualifications

• Board certification required.
• Experience in anatomic and clinical pathology, cytology, peripheral smear and blood bank.
• Comfort with large specimens and grossing is required.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday–Friday, 8 am–4 pm with no call requirements.
• Handle approx. 12–15 surgical pathology cases per day.
• Cytology includes FNA; Pap smears, bone marrow and autopsies are not included.
• Assist with small biopsies using histotechnologists when available.
• Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry.

Skills

Histology

Cytology

Grossing

Anatomic pathology

Education

Board certification

Job description

Some locum assignments can be as short as a day, others, years. Some are far from home, others are local. Whatever it is you're looking for, we offer true opportunities, not just postings. CompHealth goes far beyond a job board, providing you with expert guidance tailored to your specific needs and phase of your career.

• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm -- no call requirements
• Approx. 12 - 15 surgical pathology cases per day
• Histotechnologists available to assist with small biopsies
• Grossing required -- must be comfortable with large specimens
• Anatomic & clinical pathology, cytology, peripheral smear, blood bank
• Cytology includes FNA -- no Pap smears, no bone marrow, no autopsies
• Approx. 100 cytology cases included in scope
• Board certification required
• We negotiate better pay and deposit it weekly
• We arrange complimentary housing and travel and comprehensive malpractice coverage
• We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
• Access to online portal for assignment details and time entry
• Your specialized recruiter takes care of every detail