Pathology Physician

RecruitWell; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established hospital laboratory team in Athens, Georgia, as a Locum Tenens Pathologist starting July 2025. This opportunity offers a minimum 6-month assignment with a collaborative environment, focusing on surgical pathology and clinical responsibilities. Enjoy a vibrant college town with access to Atlanta and a supportive community hospital setting.

Benefits

A rated malpractice

Weekly direct deposit

24/7 dedicated recruiter support

Professional onboarding and credentialing

Prepaid travel and lodging

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical pathology and grossing required.
• Comfortable handling both anatomic and clinical pathology responsibilities.
• Must hold an active Georgia Medical License.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical pathology and grossing of specimens.
• Participate in on-call rotation including organ procurement.
• Conduct bone marrow aspirations and biopsies.

Skills

Surgical pathology

Grossing

Bone marrow aspiration

Cytology

Education

Board Certification in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Active Georgia Medical License

BLS Certification

Tools

Epic Beaker

Bond IHC

Leica Cryostats

Thermo Cryostats

Zeiss Microscopes

Job description

Locum Tenens Pathologist Opportunity - Athens, GeorgiaHospital-Based Starting July 2025 6+ Month AssignmentJoin a well-established hospital laboratory team in Athens, Georgia, providing critical pathology services in a supportive, collaborative environment. This long-term locum opportunity is due to an upcoming retirement and is ideal for experienced pathologists seeking a stable and engaging role.Position Overview:

• Start Date: July 1, 2025
• Duration: Minimum 6-month assignment
• Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Call: Rotating every two weeks (includes blood bank/rare organ procurement/frozen section duties)
• Setting: Hospital-based pathology group
• Volume: 10-15 cases/day per pathologist
• Clinical Load: 1,800 billables/day in clinical lab

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Surgical pathology, grossing (rotates biopsy vs. surgical specimens daily)
• Frozen sections (after-hours only), techs cut during business hours
• Specimen review per lab criteria (frozen, cytology, etc.)
• Participation in on-call rotation including rare organ procurement
• Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy and interpretation
• Autopsy (minimal volume)
• No trauma cases
• Cytology: Non-GYN only (liquid base prep)

Team & Equipment:

• Team: 2 Pathologists, 6 Histotechnologists
• Supervision: None required
• Other Pathologists Onsite during coverage
• Lab Certifications: CLIA, CAP, AABB
• EMR: Epic Beaker
• Equipment: Bond IHC, Leica & Thermo Cryostats, Zeiss Microscopes

Required Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
• Active Georgia Medical License - Required
• BLS Certification - Required
• Comfortable with both anatomic and clinical pathology responsibilities

Why Athens, GA?Enjoy living and working in a vibrant, historic college town with great dining, culture, and access to Atlanta - plus the charm of a community-focused hospital setting and a manageable, engaging case mix.Interested or know someone who might be?Ask us about our generous referral program - or apply today to discuss scheduling and credentialing!Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more!What RecruitWell Provides:

• A rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

RecruitWell's Core Values:

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness