Pathologist (AP/CP) – Subspecialty Focus & Balance

Mercy Health; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Ample vacation

Job summary

Mercy Health in Springfield, MO, seeks a full‑time AP/CP BC/BE pathologist to join 7 anatomos, with a clinical pathologist in-house. Strong general surgical pathology skills are essential, with preference for Cytopathology, GYN, or GI/Liver subspecialties.

Expect 36,000+ surgical cases and 5,300+ non‑gyn cytology cases annually. The role includes biopsy cases, frozen sections, limited clinical lab duties, and modest hematopathology support.

Qualifications

• Strong general surgical pathology skills are required.
• Preference for Cytopathology, GYN, or GI/Liver subspecialty/fellowship.
• 3+ years independent sign-out preferred, exceptional candidates eligible.

Responsibilities

• Sign out surgical pathology cases with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Perform frozen sections and biopsy evaluations as needed (no grossing duties).
• Limited hematopathology involvement; marrow sign-out by hematopathology team.
• Provide clinical pathology duties as assigned with limited scope.
• Engage in call schedule Monday–Friday with shared weekend/holiday call.

Skills

Surgical pathology

Cytopathology

GYN pathology

GI/Liver pathology

Independent sign-out

Tools

Beaker LIS

Dragon transcription

Epic system

Job description

Mercy Health in Springfield, MO, seeks a full‑time AP/CP BC/BE pathologist to join 7 anatomos, with a clinical pathologist in-house. Strong general surgical pathology skills are essential, with preference for Cytopathology, GYN, or GI/Liver subspecialties.

Expect 36,000+ surgical cases and 5,300+ non‑gyn cytology cases annually. The role includes biopsy cases, frozen sections, limited clinical lab duties, and modest hematopathology support.