Description
This is a contract, on-site position at the Associate experience level, offering an opportunity to apply your diagnostic expertise within a dynamic healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and report on surgical, cytologic, and laboratory pathology specimens
- Provide accurate and timely diagnostic reports to referring physicians
- Collaborate with clinical teams to discuss complex or unexpected findings
- Perform frozen section analysis and intraoperative consultations as needed
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and quality assurance standards
- Maintain accurate documentation and case records in accordance with practice protocols
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case conferences
- Review and validate laboratory results to ensure diagnostic integrity
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives within the pathology department
- Adapt efficiently to the workflows and systems of the host medical practice
Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted MD or DO medical license
- Board certification or eligibility in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology
- Completion of an accredited pathology residency program
- Prior experience in an Associate-level pathology role or equivalent clinical practice
- Strong proficiency in histopathology, cytopathology, and laboratory diagnostics
- Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) and electronic health records (EHR)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clinical reporting
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to diagnostic accuracy
- Ability to work independently on-site and adapt quickly to new environments
- Preferred: Experience with locum or contract engagements and flexible scheduling
Level II Trauma
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
Weeknight and weekend call shifts
Daily Census: 50 surgical cases, 1.2 Pap smears, 2.8 non-gyn, and 1.1 FNA cases
Frozen sections required on call
Support Staff: HTs, CT, PA, and transcriptionists
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
Locum Pathologist in dalton at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.