PRN Pathologist | Chicago, Illinois

Steele Healthcare Solutions, LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 289,000; Part time

Job summary

Steele Healthcare Solutions, LLC in Chicago seeks a PRN Pathologist to provide PTO coverage for 7-8 weeks per year. This flexible role offers exposure to a collaborative hospital laboratory environment and the chance to maintain ongoing practice in an otherwise independent setting.

The selected physician will perform anatomic and clinical pathology duties, including surgical pathology interpretation, gross examination, and clinical pathology consultation, while serving as a resource for blood

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology required.
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain).
• Strong grossing skills.
• Ability to practice independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience with blood bank and transfusion medicine consultations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret surgical pathology specimens and render timely diagnoses.
• Perform and/or oversee gross examination of specimens.
• Provide clinical pathology consultation to medical staff.
• Address blood bank and transfusion medicine-related inquiries.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and hospital clinicians.
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Independent practice

Gross examination

Blood bank knowledge

Education

BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Job description

Our client is seeking a PRN Pathologist to join the laboratory team in Chicago, providing PTO coverage for the current staff for 7-8 weeks a year. This opportunity is ideal for a pathologist seeking flexible supplemental coverage while practicing in a collaborative hospital environment.

The selected physician will provide anatomic and clinical pathology services, including surgical pathology interpretation, gross examination, and consultation on clinical pathology matters. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently and serving as a resource for blood bank and transfusion-related questions.

Highlights

• PRN/As-Needed Schedule
• Typical work hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (dependent on daily caseload)
• 24/7 phone call coverage required when scheduled
• No on-site call responsibilities
• Independent practice environment
• Supportive hospital-based laboratory team

Responsibilities

• Interpret surgical pathology specimens and render timely diagnoses
• Perform and/or oversee gross examination of specimens
• Provide clinical pathology consultation to medical staff
• Address blood bank and transfusion medicine-related inquiries
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel and hospital clinicians
• Ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Qualifications

• BC/BE in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Active Illinois medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Strong grossing skills required
• Ability to practice independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable managing clinical pathology issues, including blood bank and transfusion medicine consultations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills