Pediatric Pathologist (MD/DO) (Full-time or PRN)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Physician Led Organization

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Sign On/Relocation

457B retirement plan

CME Support

Education assistance

Paid time off and parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Inova Health System's pathology department in Northern Virginia seeks an experienced pathologist with board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology to join the clinical pathology service of the expanding system laboratory.

The ideal candidate will have Pediatric Pathology fellowship training and 3–5 years of experience, be eligible for Virginia licensure, and be prepared to sign out clinical pathology and surgical/hematopathology cases for both adult and pediatric patients.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Fellowship training in Pediatrics is required.
• Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent.
• Eligibility for Virginia medical licensure.
• Advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training (per policy).
• Experience leading clinical pathology services and sign-out of clinical pathology and surgical/hematopathology cases when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical issues, including consultation, quality management, and operational efficiency.
• Sign out clinical pathology and surgical/hematopathology cases for adult and pediatric populations.
• Lead a team and collaborate with Medical Director, administration, and technical personnel.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Education

MD/DO

Pediatrics Fellowship

ABP AP/CP board certification

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Tools

Hematopathology

Clinical pathology leadership

Job description

Inova Laboratories, located in Northern Virginia, is seeking an experienced pathologist with board certification in clinical pathology to serve as part of the clinical pathology service of this large and expanding system laboratory. Fellowship training in Pediatric Pathology is required and at least 3-5 years of experience is ideal. Candidates must be certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent and be eligible for certification in Pediatric Pathology or have equivalent training/experience. Candidates must also be eligible for medical licensure in Virginia. The preferred applicant should have experience in providing clinical pathology services and is expected to sign out clinical pathology and surgical/hematopathology (as appropriate) cases for both adult and pediatrics.

The position will be actively involved in clinical issues, such as, consultation for clinician inquiry, quality management, operational efficiency including utilization management and outreach and work with laboratory Medical Director, administration and technical personnel to ensure that world-class diagnostic services are provided. The ability to assist in leading a highly proficient team and excellent interpersonal skills are desired.

Inova Health Pathology Department currently supports 5 hospitals and numerous outpatient surgery centers and clinics and is currently comprised of 48 credentialed pathologists.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Pathologist Job Responsibilities:

• As a Clinical Pathologist, responsibilities would include help with Laboratory regulatory compliance, validations, process improvements, and quality initiatives along with participation in the appropriate intra- and extradepartmental committees as a section medical director.
• Pathologist should possess strong overall diagnostic and communicative skills with the ability to handle clinical and surgical (if appropriate) pathology sign out of an active pathology service (Peripheral smears, electrophoresis, body fluids, etc.) and have interest and ability in overseeing daily clinical laboratory duties, such as apheresis, blood bank, hematology, and chemistry.
• Pathologists can participate in centralized slide distribution and evenly share cases across the system which enables subspecialty sign out of cases within the pathologist's preferred subspecialties if applicable (Hematopathology, etc.).
• On-call duties include blood bank calls, apheresis and other consults from the clinical laboratory.
• Education: Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO)

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology - AP/CP
• Fellowship training: Pediatrics
• Certification: Must obtain advanced certification in applicable modality within one year of training; BLS from the American Heart Association
• Licensure: Currently hold or ability to obtain an unrestricted VA medical licensure
• Credentialing: Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials throughout all of our Inova pathology locations

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of previous experience in pediatrics

Featured Benefits:

• Physician Led Organization
• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
• CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave