Position Summary
Wellstar Health System is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Staff Pathologist to join the pathology team at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center – Marietta, Georgia. This role involves practicing in a high-volume, tertiary-care medical center that serves a diverse patient population across the region.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and diagnose a broad range of surgical pathology specimens in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Provide expertise in gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) interpretation.
- Perform rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) when appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists to support patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical conferences.
- Maintain accurate and timely pathology reports in accordance with departmental standards.
- Support quality assurance, quality improvement, and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Participate in call coverage and departmental responsibilities as assigned.
- Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals as applicable.
- Remain current with evolving pathology practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathology (AP).
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and/or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
- Strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology.
- Preferred: 2+ years of post‑training experience in a hospital‑based pathology practice.
- Experience with complex oncologic specimens and tertiary‑care pathology services.
- Experience performing and interpreting fine needle aspirations.
- Interest in quality improvement, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
- CME allowance and paid CME time.
- Professional liability coverage.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Relocation assistance (if applicable).
- Opportunity to practice within one of Georgia’s largest and most respected health systems.