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

Inova Health System; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

CME support up to $3,500 a year

Tuition and student loan assistance up to $5,250 per year

Paid time off and paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a full-time Pediatric Pathologist to join its expanding team. The ideal candidate will have board certification in Clinical Pathology, a fellowship in Pediatric Pathology, and several years of experience. Responsibilities include providing clinical pathology services, leading a proficient team, ensuring quality management, and participating in regulatory compliance. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a top-tier healthcare organization committed to outstanding patient care and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous experience in pediatrics.
• Eligibility for VA medical licensure.
• Ability to obtain successful medical staff credentials.
• Sign-out responsibilities include clinical pathology and pediatric cases when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pathology services for both adults and pediatrics.
• Assist in leading the pathology team and ensure high-quality services.
• Participate in regulatory compliance and quality management.
• Participate in intra- and extradepartmental committees as needed.
• Oversee daily clinical laboratory duties including apheresis, blood bank, hematology and chemistry.

Skills

Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Interpersonal skills

Diagnostic and communicative skills

Education

Graduate of accredited Medical Doctorate Program (MD/DO)

Fellowship training in Pediatrics

Fellowship in Pediatric Pathology

Virginia medical licensure eligibility

Job description

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

VA, United States

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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:

• 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: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.