Physician - Pathology

Meritus Health External; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

20 days of PTO and 7 federal holidays

CME leave

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center Laboratory in Hagerstown, MD is seeking 2 full-time AP/CP board-certified pathologists to join our hospital-based group. Board-certified or board-eligible candidates must secure a Maryland medical license.

Residents or fellows are welcome; additional fellowship training is a plus. The team handles over 16,000 general surgical pathology cases and 2000+ non-gyn cytology cases, with on-call duties including frozen sections and general pathology queries.

Qualifications

• AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible
• MD/DO degree in pathology
• Maryland medical license or eligibility
• Experience in hospital-based pathology environment preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle general surgical pathology cases and frozen sections.
• On-call coverage for frozen sections and pathology questions.
• Oversee aspects of clinical pathology with supervision from medical director.

Skills

AP/CP board-certified

Fellowship training appreciated

On-call duties

Education

MD/DO Pathology

Maryland medical license or eligible

Board-certified in AP/CP

Job description

Hagerstown, Maryland (USA). Meritus Medical Center Laboratory is seeking 2 full-time, AP/CP Board-certified pathologists to join our current hospital-based group of 3 full-time pathologists. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible and able to secure a Maryland medical license. We welcome applications from experienced pathologists and those currently in residency or fellowship training. Additional fellowship training is appreciated but not required.

The group currently shares 16,000+ general surgical pathology cases and 2000+ non-gyn cytology cases. Surgical cases include routine GI, GU, breast, gyn, lung, and skin biopsies as well as larger associated general surgical resections. In addition, the on-call pathologist must be available for immediate assessments of frozen sections, occasional grossing issues, and general pathology questions. Oversight of a clinical pathology department such as clinical chemistry, microbiology or hematology with initial assistance from the medical director will be included in the job responsibilities.

Benefits include:

• No grossing or autopsy responsibility.
• No paps or bone marrows.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 20 days of PTO and 7 recognized federal holidays.
• CME leave
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Our group is collegial and supportive and encourages intradepartmental reviews of difficult cases. Weeknight and weekend call is shared evenly (most calls can be taken from home). For the interested applicant, various volunteer educational opportunities will exist through Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (1st graduating class in 2029)!

About Hagerstown:

Meritus Medical Center is nestled in the mountains of Western Maryland and offers community health services to the tristate area. Founded in 1762, Hagerstown is known for its Civil War historical sites, scenic views, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing. Enjoy an affordable cost of living with easy access to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Frederick, Maryland.

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