Head and Neck Surgical Pathologist

The Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting a Pathologist to join the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE) in an academic clinical track. Based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals, the position provides diagnostic support primarily to the Hillman Cancer Center. The ideal candidate will have subspecialty training and an academic interest in pathology.

Practice Info

• The Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE) consists of four Head and Neck Pathologists and processes over 3,500 Head and Neck cases per year.
• Serves as a local, regional, and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology.
• The Head and Neck Pathology COE has very close ties with the Head and Neck Surgical and Medical Oncology groups and is part of a consistently funded SPORE program.
• The Head and Neck COE offers a one-year ACGME-accredited Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program.
• Based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals, which primarily provides diagnostic support to the Hillman Cancer Center.
• The Dept. of Pathology at UPMC features a well-established Molecular, Digital, and Computational Pathology infrastructure with ongoing investment in Digital Pathology and AI applications.
• Candidates would have extensive oversight and involvement in translational pathology utilizing shared resources of Imaging and Digital Pathology Laboratories, Molecular Anatomic Pathology, and FISH laboratories.
• Individuals would be provided with guaranteed protected time.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and support the multidisciplinary head and neck research team, including on programmatic grants.
• Participate in and provide leadership and guidance to develop and leverage diagnostic and research initiatives using available resources.
• Work closely with the Head and Neck COE Director related to service roles and participation in the functioning of Head and Neck COE Pathology service and operations.
• Participate in various COE-specific meetings at UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center.
• Represent the Dept. nationally and internationally.
• Mentor and teach Head and Neck Pathology fellows and Pathology residents.
• Sign out of surgical pathology cases and participate in research initiatives, as needed.
• Be aligned, participate, and work towards deliverance of the mission and goals of the Dept.

Compensation

• Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan.

Requirements

• Must have an M.D./DO and Board certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in thoracic pathology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required.
• A good record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications.