Pathologist - Iowa

iRecruitmd; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

iRecruitmd is seeking a pathologist to provide diagnostic services through surgical pathology and cytology, supporting accurate diagnosis and treatment planning within a hospital or reference lab setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams, adherence to regulatory standards, and engagement in teaching, research, or tumor boards as applicable. Daytime schedule with call coverage.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pathology residency program (Anatomic, Clinical, or Combined).
• Board certified or board eligible in Pathology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state.
• Strong diagnostic and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and consultation abilities.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a hospital or reference laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret surgical pathology and cytology specimens.
• Provide diagnostic reports to support clinical decision-making.
• Perform gross and microscopic examinations of tissue samples.
• Correlate pathologic findings with clinical history and laboratory data.
• Participate in intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections, as required.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and clinical consultations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and reporting.
• Support continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, or research activities as applicable.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Consultation skills

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO from accredited medical school

Pathology residency (anatomic/clinical/combined)

Board certified or board eligible in Pathology

Unrestricted licensure in practicing state

Job description

The Pathologist provides diagnostic services through the examination and interpretation of surgical pathology, cytology, and laboratory specimens. This role supports accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and quality patient care through collaboration with clinical teams and adherence to evidence-based and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret surgical pathology and cytology specimens
• Provide diagnostic reports to support clinical decision-making
• Perform gross and microscopic examinations of tissue samples
• Correlate pathologic findings with clinical history and laboratory data
• Participate in intraoperative consultations, including frozen sections, as required
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards and regulations
• Collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Participate in tumor boards, case conferences, and clinical consultations
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation and reporting
• Support continuous quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Participate in teaching, mentoring, or research activities as applicable

Practice Setting

• Hospital-based or reference laboratory environment
• May include anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or combined responsibilities
• Daytime schedule with call coverage as required

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited Pathology residency program (Anatomic, Clinical, or Combined)
• Board certified or board eligible in Pathology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
• Subspecialty fellowship training preferred but not requiredStrong diagnostic and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to correlate pathologic findings with clinical information
• Excellent communication and consultation skills
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and regulatory compliance
• Clinical laboratory and pathology department setting
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with clinical and laboratory teams
• Focus on quality, safety, and diagnostic excellence