Pediatric Pathologist

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Morgantown, West Virginia, seeks a qualified Pediatric Pathologist to lead pediatric pathology services at a top children's hospital. Ideal candidates will be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Pathology and will engage in patient care, teach medical students, and foster collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. This position allows for significant involvement in research and scholarly activities, contributing to the advancement of pediatric healthcare.

Qualifications

• Eligible for state medical license.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Pathology by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Practice as a Pediatric Pathologist within a subspecialty-based system.
• Sign out pediatric surgical specimens and perinatal autopsies.
• Act as a key liaison to pediatricians and related subspecialists.
• Shape pathology support for a premier children's hospital.
• Collaborate on research and scholarly activities.
• Provide patient care and teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Pediatric Pathology

Collaboration with pediatricians

Teaching medical students

Education

MD, DO degree or foreign equivalent

Completed AP or AP/CP residency

Pediatric Pathology fellowship

Job description

Job Overview

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Pathology, Anatomy & Laboratory Medicine (PALM) seek a Pediatric Pathologist qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor rank to lead our pediatric pathology services at the WVU Medicine Children's Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Duties

• Practice as a Pediatric Pathologist within a subspecialty-based system.
• Sign out pediatric surgical specimens and perinatal autopsies.
• Act as a key liaison to a broad and growing team of pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, and other related subspecialists.
• Shape the pathology support for one of the region's premier children's hospitals.
• Possibly participate in other clinical subspecialty or administrative areas of expertise/interest.
• Collaborate on research and scholarly activities with faculty across WVU departments.
• Provide excellent patient care and actively involve in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Qualifications

• MD, DO degree, or foreign equivalent and eligible for state medical license.
• Completed an AP or AP/CP residency, as well as a Pediatric Pathology fellowship.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Pathology by the time of appointment.

Location

Morgantown, West Virginia.

Scheduling

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Exempt (U.S.).

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

West Virginia University & University Health Associates are an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.