Traveling AP/CP Pathologist - Texas Hospital Coverage

6 Degrees Search; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist for a full-time position. The role is on-site at the Coppell laboratory with regional travel to hospital-based laboratories across Texas, requiring flexibility.

Ideal candidates have community hospital experience and strong collaboration skills to support multiple sites. Responsibilities include diagnostic interpretation across surgical pathology, cytology, and gross examination, plus participation in quality control and

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) required.
• Unlimited and unrestricted medical license in the applicable state(s), or ability to obtain licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pathology experience in a community hospital setting strongly preferred.
• Experience with surgical pathology, frozen sections, and cytology preferred.
• Subspecialty board certification in cytopathology or gynecologic pathology is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently throughout Texas and support a regional hospital coverage model.
• Comfortable with a role that combines on-site laboratory responsibilities with travel-based hospital coverage.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic interpretation and sign-out of surgical pathology, frozen section pathology, and/or cytology specimens.
• Provide pathology coverage for hospital-based laboratories throughout Texas, with flexibility to support additional regional coverage needs as required.
• Perform gross examination of surgical tissues as needed.
• Consult with physicians and clients regarding pathology findings, test utilization, and diagnostic support.
• Provide diagnostic information to treating and referring physicians through accurate, timely pathology reporting.
• Participate in laboratory quality control, quality assurance, and infection control initiatives.
• Participate in proficiency testing programs, departmental meetings, and quality improvement efforts to support diagnostic accuracy and quality of care.
• Collaborate with laboratory leadership, pathology staff, and hospital personnel to ensure seamless pathology services across supported sites.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
• Complete additional responsibilities as needed in support of pathology operations.

Skills

AP/CP Board Certification

MD/DO

Community hospital experience

Education

MD or DO

Job description

6 Degrees Search seeks an experienced AP/CP Board-Certified Pathologist for a full-time position. The role is on-site at the Coppell laboratory with regional travel to hospital-based laboratories across Texas, requiring flexibility.

Ideal candidates have community hospital experience and strong collaboration skills to support multiple sites. Responsibilities include diagnostic interpretation across surgical pathology, cytology, and gross examination, plus participation in quality control and