Physician |Clinical Pathologist | Duarte, CA

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA invites applications for a full-time Academic Clinical Pathologist to join the Division of Clinical Pathology. The Medical Director of Hematology/Coagulation testing will lead specialized labs and collaborate with a national team to advance patient care for immunocompromised cancer and cellular therapy patients.

The successful candidate will participate in research opportunities, quality initiatives, and diagnostic stewardship across several pathology areas, with

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) required.
• California medical license or eligibility required.
• Experience directing a clinical pathology laboratory preferred.
• Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Pathology or AP/CP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with the pathology team.
• Serve as Medical Director of Hematology/Coagulation testing at Duarte campus.
• Lead quality initiatives, test development, and diagnostic stewardship.
• Provide cross-coverage for clinical pathology services at Duarte and Lennar campuses.

Skills

Medical leadership

Laboratory management

Clinical Pathology

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Join one of the top cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seeks to hire a full-time academic Clinical Pathologist to meet the growing needs of our expanding Division of Clinical Pathology in the Department of Pathology to join City of Hope in Duarte, CA. We are seeking academic-oriented and mission- mindedphysicians, as every discovery wemakeand every new treatment wecreategives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully.

Position Highlights

The successful candidate will provide patient-centered care in collaboration with our diverse and nationally recognized team of physicians at City of Hope and will serve as the Medical Director of Hematology/Coagulation testing at the Duarte campus, which supports the care of immunocompromised cancer and cellular therapy patients. The faculty member will provide clinical leadership for the specialized hematology and coagulation laboratories. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests, opportunities may include additional leadership roles in quality, test development, and diagnostic stewardship functions across the Division of Clinical Pathology, including in the areas of Microbiology and Chemistry, as directed by the Chief of Clinical Pathology. The faculty member will also provide cross‑coverage for clinical pathology services as needed at our Duarte and Orange County Lennar campuses. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in clinical service and in clinical and/or translational research. In addition to the Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology and Chair and Vice Chair in the Department of Pathology, the faculty member will work with CLIA Laboratory Directors across the City of Hope enterprise, the Executive Director of Clinical Laboratories, managers, supervisors, and technical staff on issues affecting clinical laboratory services and operations. The faculty member will promote an environment for collaboration, inter‑disciplinary teamwork, and staff development through medical education.

Position Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan

• Relocation assistance may be available
• Base Salary Range: $310k - $480k

  The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis fornumerousbreakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is top ranked in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta,Chicagoand Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Work Experience

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
• Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology
• Hold or be eligible for a medical license in the State of California.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in or directing a clinical pathology laboratory or section are preferred. However, highly qualified applicants with fellowship training but without the minimum experience will also be considered.
• Clinical assistant to full professor ranks will be considered

Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Board eligibility/certification in a Clinical Pathology subspecialty (Medical Microbiology, Hematopathology, or Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine) from the American Board of Pathology is strongly preferred

Minimum Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Requires knowledge of a diverse population of patients and interaction with staff from various departments.
• Experience in research methodologies and grant funding.
• Knowledge regarding all phases of technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control, and regulatory compliance associated with both IVD and laboratory-developed testing.
• Defining organizational goals, critical issues, and strategic plans.
• Modeling and upholding organizational norms and values (health and safety)
• Thinking strategically and innovatively while supporting department and institution-wide initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels