Pathologist

Position Overview

We are seeking two (2) contracted qualified Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pathologists to provide on-site Anatomical and Clinical Pathology Services at the Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville, KY. The Pathologists will deliver high-quality diagnostic services, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology, while adhering to national standards and VA policies.

Location : Robley Rex VA Medical Center in Louisville, KY

Key Responsibilities

• Anatomical Pathology Services
  • Diagnose diseases using laboratory techniques and patient specimens.
  • Oversee occasional autopsies with assistance from Dieners to determine causes of death.
  • Microscopic evaluation of tissue samples, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and abnormal GYN cytopathology.
  • Provide intraoperative consultations and frozen section evaluations.
  • Ensure timely completion of pathology reports (routine surgical pathology reports within 2 working days).
• Clinical Pathology Services
  • Provide clinical laboratory consultations to technical staff and healthcare providers.
  • Oversee quality assurance programs and ensure compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency requirements.
  • Participate in intradepartmental consultations for complex or controversial cases.
• Administrative Duties
  • Attend and participate in quality improvement meetings (e.g., Tumor Board, Quality Assurance Meetings).
  • Complete required documentation for quality assurance and patient safety compliance.
  • Maintain compliance with VA policies, including HIPAA and patient safety standards.
• Autopsy Services
  • Supervise Pathologists’ Assistants and Dieners during post-mortem examinations, including securing authorizations and coordinating with funeral directors.
  • Ensure timely completion of post-mortem examination reports.
• Training and Compliance
  • Complete all VA-mandated training, including HIPAA, patient safety, and active threat training.
  • Maintain current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Qualifications

• Education : MD or DO degree with completion of residency in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Licensure : Current, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Board Certification/Eligibility : Certified or eligible by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomical and/or Clinical Pathology.
• Experience : Proficiency in surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy pathology.
• On-Call Services : Rotating

Contact Information

Submit CV, Licensure and Board certification to

Keywords : Pathologist, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Autopsy, Kentucky, Louisville

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Contract