Locum Physician - Pathology

77 consultants; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 268,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

77 consultants seeks an Anatomical Pathologist Physician for immediate availability on a 1-month contract, with potential extension. Laboratory setting, Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts. Expect to handle about 20 general surgical cases and 5–10 cytology cases daily, including GYN and Non-GYN specimens.

Responsibilities include bone marrow assessments, gynecological and non-GYN cytology, and surgical pathology related to biopsies and excisions. No on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Board-certified Anatomical Pathologist required.
• Active Washington state medical license required; candidates without license will not be considered.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Credentialing timeline ~4 weeks from application submission.

Responsibilities

• Manage ~20 general surgical cases and 5–10 cytology cases daily, including GYN and Non-GYN specimens.
• Perform bone marrow assessments, gynecological cytology, non-GYN cytology, and surgical pathology related to biopsies and excisions.

Education

Board certification in pathology

Active Washington state medical license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Specialty: Anatomical Pathologist PhysicianCoverage Dates: Immediate availability pending credentialing for a 1-month contract, with the possibility of extension.Setting: Laboratory environment.Shifts/Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts.Daily Responsibilities: Manage approximately 20 general surgical cases along with 5-10 cytology cases per day, encompassing both gynecological (GYN) and non-gynecological (Non-GYN) specimens. Responsibilities include bone marrow assessments, gynecological cytology, non-GYN cytology, and surgical pathology related to biopsies and excision specimens.

Call Schedule: No on-call responsibilities.

Volume of Work: Estimated caseload of 20 general surgical cases and 5-10 cytology cases per day.Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Experience with EPIC required.Certifications Required: Board certification in pathology and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 4 weeks from application submission.

Licensing Requirements: Candidates must possess an active Washington state medical license; licensing candidates will not be considered.Temporary Privileges: Available; emergency privileges can be granted.