Pathologists-Surgical Cytopathologist

Wayne State University Physician Group (UPG); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 280,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Health in Detroit seeks a Faculty Physician specialized in Pathology to deliver diagnostic cytopathology services and sign-out of surgical pathology. You will teach residents and fellows, participate in tumor boards, and contribute to quality assurance and scholarly activity.

The role emphasizes collaboration with administration to ensure efficient patient care and adherence to ethical standards and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• MD or DO credential and board-eligible status.
• Board certification/eligibility in AP or AP/CP.
• Cytopathology fellowship preferred.
• Unrestricted Michigan medical license.
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills; interest in resident education.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic cytopathology services (GYN/non-GYN, FNA, EBUS/EUS) and surgical pathology sign-out.
• Participate in on-site ROSE evaluation as needed.
• Teach and supervise pathology residents and cytopathology fellows.
• Attend tumor boards and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Engage in QA, committees and lab directorship duties as assigned.
• Pursue scholarly activity (case reports, clinical research, QI) commensurate with rank.
• Provide quality patient care and maintain professional standards.
• Participate in teaching and training programs.
• Collaborate with administrators and physicians to optimize operations.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with policies and ethics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical pathology

Resident education

Quality assurance

Data interpretation

Confidentiality

Education

MD/DO

AP/CP Board Certification

Cytopathology Fellowship

Michigan medical license

Strong diagnostic/communication skills

Job description

About Us:

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary:

The Faculty Physician provides quality medical care to patients in a clinical setting. The Faculty Physician also assists management in developing policies and procedures relating to patient needs.

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnostic cytopathology services (GYN and non-GYN, FNA, EBUS/EUS-guided procedures) and general surgical pathology sign-out

• Participate in on-site evaluation (ROSE) as needed

• Teach and supervise pathology residents and, if applicable, cytopathology/surgical pathology fellows

• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conference

• Engage in quality assurance, departmental committees, and lab directorship duties as assigned

• Pursue scholarly activity (case reports, clinical research, QI projects) commensurate with academic rank

• Provide quality treatment to all patients in a professional manner

• Participate in the teaching/training program(s)

• Communicate with administrators, and Physicians to facilitate practice operations

• Participate in team effort to guarantee efficient services to patients

• Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to the Wayne Health Corporate Compliance Program and all standards of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and to clinic policies and procedures

• Maintains a current professional license, professional liability insurance at limits required by Wayne Health Credentialing as applicable

• Attend meetings and training as requested including participation in mandatory annual Wayne Health training in such areas as: recipient rights, confidentiality, corporate compliance, prevention of violence and management of unsafe behaviors, and cultural competence

• Participates in professional development activities and keeps current with healthcare trends and practices

• Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory and Wayne Health policies

• Perform related duties as assigned

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training:

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. Board eligible

• Board certified/board eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP

• Fellowship training and board certification/eligibility in Cytopathology preferred

• Eligible for unrestricted Michigan medical license

• Strong diagnostic and communication skills; interest in resident/fellow education

Skills and Abilities:

• High level of interpersonal skills, written and verbal, necessary to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the Department and/or Practice

• Excellent analytical ability necessary to independently identify and resolve extremely complex and unusual problems or discrepancies

• Clinical knowledge to meet the medical requirements relating to various procedures

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data

• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and manage time

• Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care

Safety Requirements:

• Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule:

• Hours and days to be determined by the business need of the department. Additional hours may be required

Wayne Health is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer