Pediatric Pathologist Opportunity in Sunny South Texas!

Driscoll Children's Hospital; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

CME allowance

Tail malpractice insurance

Job summary

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is expanding its pathology faculty and seeks an AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible Pathologist to join a pediatric-focused practice. A Pediatric Pathologist is preferred, but candidates motivated to work in a pediatric environment will be considered.

Opportunities are available in Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley, with leadership possibilities. The department operates a high-volume clinical and anatomic pathology service with 24/7 laboratory coverage.

Qualifications

• AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible in pathology.
• Pediatric pathology experience or interest preferred.
• Ability to practice in a pediatric-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgical pathology, frozen sections, and cytopathology.
• Provide clinical laboratory oversight and related duties.
• Participate in autopsy services (minimal).
• Collaborate with a private multi-specialty group.

Skills

Surgical pathology

Frozen section interpretation

Cytopathology

Education

AP/CP board certification or eligibility

Pediatric pathology preferred

Job description

Pediatric Pathologist – Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking to expand its faculty with an AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible Pathologist to join our well-established pathology practice. A Pediatric Pathologist is preferred, but applicants motivated to practice in a pediatric focused environment will be considered. We have opportunities available in both Corpus Christi and the Rio Grande Valley and leadership opportunities are available.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a state-of-the-art, fully computerized, full-service laboratory operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a clinical (non‑academic) position offering a broad and dynamic scope of practice. The Department of Pathology is pediatric patient focused where the patient’s best interests are paramount.

Position Highlights

• Surgical pathology
• Frozen section interpretation
• Cytopathology
• Clinical laboratory oversight and duties
• Autopsy (minimal)

High-volume practice

• Clinical Pathology: 550,000+ specimens annually
• Anatomic Pathology: 3,500+ cases annually
• Support both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Collaborative environment within a private multi-specialty group

Practice Environment

• Join a team that includes:
• Two experienced pathologists
• Skilled laboratory professionals
• Dedicated medical staff
• Accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), demonstrating a commitment to the highest standards in pathology and laboratory medicine

The position offers a highly competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, robust retirement plans, paid vacation and holidays, paid Continuing Medical Education (CME), and malpractice insurance with tail coverage.