Pathology Physician at ProLocums summary:
A Pathology Physician responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, including Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, providing physician oversight as the Medical Director of the clinical laboratory. The role requires extensive experience in gross anatomic and clinical pathology while handling frozen section and biopsy procedures. The physician is involved in patient care primarily for adult cases, with availability for surgical pathology and cytology services at a community hospital.
Start date:05/13/2023
End date:07/30/23
Coverage type: Clinic + Night Call
Schedule:
SHIFT/SCHEDULE INFORMATION
Mon-Fri 8a-4p
Weeknight call: Mon-Fri 4p-8a
24hr Weekend call: Sat-Mon 8a-8a
Coverage Dates
May 13 to May 21
June 15 to June 18
July 22 to July 30
Candidate Requirements
Active PA License
Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Minimum Years Experience (if applicable): 10 will consider less than 10 but must be able to work solo and independently
Job Information
Typical Day: The Pathologist is typically in the hospital for a full day on a Mon-Fri basis and is responsible for oversight of a full-service laboratory including the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology section. The Pathologist is involved in gross anatomic pathology, clinical pathology and cytological pathology. The Pathologist attends to the frozen section and biopsy procedures as needed. The Pathologist serves as the Medical Director of the clinical Laboratory providing physician oversight for general Laboratory, Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, and Blood Bank sections. The Pathologist may have to respond to a STAT Frozen Section or Blood Bank concern although these are very rare.
Typical Cases: Typical Anatomic and Clinical Pathology cases
Procedures: Frozen Section cases from Surgical Procedures, Biopsies, Surgical Specimens from the Operating Room and Gastroenterology unit, surgical pathology, non-gyn cytology and pap smears - no autopsies
Patient Mix: 98% Adult 2% Peds
Other Specialties Onsite: UPMC Hanover provides all of the typical small community hospital services including General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, OB/GYN Surgery, Ear-Nose-Throat Surgery, Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Radiology, Urology, Podiatry, General Cardiology, Medicine.
Keywords:
Pathologist, Clinical Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Management, Frozen Section, Biopsy Procedures, Healthcare, Medical Director, Patient Care, Laboratory Oversight
