Pathology Physician

ProLocums; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Pathologist to oversee a full-service laboratory. Responsibilities include managing Anatomic and Clinical Pathology sections, performing frozen sections, and providing oversight for laboratory operations. The position requires an active PA license and relevant certifications. Ideal candidates will have significant experience and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience preferred, less will be considered if candidate can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversees full-service laboratory including Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Attends to frozen section and biopsy procedures as needed.
• Serves as Medical Director of the clinical Laboratory.

Skills

Independent Work

Patient Care

Education

Active PA License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Start date:

05/13/2023

End date:

07/30/23

Coverage type:

Clinic + Night Call

Schedule:

1. SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
2. Mon-Fri 8a-4p
3. Weeknight call: Mon-Fri 4p-8a
4. 24hr Weekend call: Sat-Mon 8a-8a

Coverage Dates:

• May 13 to May 21
• June 15 to June 18
• July 22 to July 30

Candidate Requirements:

• Active PA License
• Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Minimum Years Experience: 10 years preferred, but less will be considered if the candidate can work solo and independently

Job Information:

The Pathologist is typically in the hospital for a full day on a Mon-Fri basis and oversees a full-service laboratory including Anatomic and Clinical Pathology sections. Responsibilities include gross anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and cytological pathology. The Pathologist attends to frozen section and biopsy procedures as needed and serves as the Medical Director of the clinical Laboratory, providing physician oversight for sections like Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, and Blood Bank. Response to STAT Frozen Section or Blood Bank concerns is rare.

Typical Cases include Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases. Procedures involve frozen sections from surgical procedures, biopsies, surgical specimens from the OR and gastroenterology, surgical pathology, non-gyn cytology, and Pap smears. No autopsies are performed.

Patient Mix: 98% Adult, 2% Pediatric.

Other Onsite Services at UPMC Hanover include General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, OB/GYN Surgery, ENT Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Urology, Podiatry, General Cardiology, and Medicine.