Surgical Pathologist

Staff Icons LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Surgical Pathologist to join its accredited Division of Anatomic Pathology. This role involves evaluating surgical pathology specimens, participating in quality assurance activities, and guiding surgical pathology service management. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative environment with a team of skilled pathologists, handling a significant volume of cases annually. If you are passionate about pathology and eager to contribute to a high-quality healthcare setting, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must be Board eligible/certified in anatomic pathology.
• Strong surgical pathology skills required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate surgical pathology specimens and autopsies.
• Review and sign out surgical pathology cases.
• Participate in quality assurance and departmental meetings.

Skills

Surgical Pathology Skills

Cytopathology

Education

Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology

Certificate of Qualification (COQ)

Job description

The Department of Pathology is seeking a Surgical Pathologist for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. The Division of Anatomic Pathology is CAP-accredited, includes 4 pathologists and has a surgical pathology volume of 13,000 cases / year. The successful candidate must have strong surgical pathology skills, be Board eligible / certified in anatomic pathology and hold a New York State license at the time of proposed employment. Additional fellowship training and experience in cytopathology is desirable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Diagnostic evaluation of surgical pathology specimens, autopsies, FNA, frozen sections, conferences / tumor board.
• Review and sign out surgical pathology biopsies, excision, and resection cases.
• Review (may include screening) and sign out cytopathology cases.
• Prioritize malignant cases and submit all first-time malignant cases for daily intradepartmental consensus conference for peer review and concordance.
• Complete cases in the required turnaround time (TAT)
• Participate in internal / external quality assurance, performance improvement activities and programs, and departmental meetings, and facility-wide training as needed.
• Involve in processing or provide guidance of surgical pathology service management and quality improvement.
• Participate in other clinical activities as requested by service Chair and / or Pathology Director.

Qualifications

• Board certified by American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or AP / CP pathology
• Certificate of Qualification (COQ) to include Anatomic Pathology related categories (preferred)