Pathologist

PATHOLOGY ASSIST-TEMP, INC. (Laboratory Staffing Leaders since 2006); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking two Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pathologists for on-site services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY. The role involves high-quality diagnostic services including surgical pathology and cytopathology and requires compliance with national standards and VA policies. Interested candidates should submit their CV and relevant documents to the provided contact email.

Qualifications

• Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Experience with on-call services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality diagnostic services including surgical pathology and cytopathology.
• Oversee autopsies to determine causes of death and ensure timely completion of reports.
• Attend quality improvement meetings and maintain compliance with VA policies.

Skills

Proficiency in surgical pathology

Expertise in cytopathology

Skills in autopsy pathology

Education

MD or DO degree with completed residency in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking two (2) contracted qualified Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pathologists to provide on-site Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY. The Pathologists will deliver high-quality diagnostic services, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology, while adhering to national standards and VA policies.

Location: Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY

Key Responsibilities

• Anatomical Pathology Services
  • Diagnose diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.
  • Oversee occasional autopsies with assistance from Dieners to determine causes of death.
  • Microscopic evaluation of tissue samples, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and abnormal GYN cytopathology.
  • Provide intraoperative consultations and frozen section evaluations.
  • Ensure timely completion of pathology reports (routine surgical pathology reports within 2 working days).
• Clinical Pathology Services
  • Provide clinical laboratory consultations to technical staff and healthcare providers.
  • Oversee quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Participate in intradepartmental consultations for complex or controversial cases.
• Administrative Duties
  • Attend and participate in quality improvement meetings (e.g., Tumor Board, Quality Assurance Meetings).
  • Complete required documentation for quality assurance and patient safety compliance.
  • Maintain compliance with VA policies, including HIPAA and patient safety standards.
• Autopsy Services
  • Supervise Pathologists’ Assistants and Dieners during post-mortem examinations, including securing authorizations and coordinating with funeral directors.
  • Ensure timely completion of post-mortem examination reports.
• Training and Compliance
  • Complete all VA-mandated training, including HIPAA, patient safety, and active threat training.
  • Maintain current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO degree with completion of residency in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Licensure: Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Board Certification/Eligibility: Certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Experience: Proficiency in surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology.
• On-Call Services: Rotating

Contact Information

Submit CV, Licensure and Board certification to [e-mail]

Keywords: Pathologist, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Autopsy, Kentucky, Louisville

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract