Pathology Physician at Greenstaff Physician & Provider Solutions summary:
A Pathology Physician is responsible for diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids, performing both anatomic and clinical pathology procedures. This role involves supervising clinical laboratory processes and grossing specimens, while sharing diagnostic duties with a colleague in a hospital-based setting. The physician works Monday through Friday, with a call schedule every other week to provide continuous pathology services.
- Practice Setting (Free-Standing Pathology Lab/Hospital-Based Pathology Lab): Hospital based
- Reason for Coverage: Gap in coverage, as other pathologist is leaving for another opportunity
- Dates of Coverage: Starting September 30th- ongoing while they recruit for a perm provider.
- Schedule (Shifts and Hours): Mon through Fri., 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Call Schedule: Weekly (alternate week), start at Friday 5:00 pm, finish at next Friday 8:00am
- Call Ratio: every other week
- What Type(s) of Certification Does Your Laboratory Hold (CLIA, CAP, etc.)?CLIA
- Approx. Number of Cases Read Per Day: 35-50- volume will be split with 2 pathologists
- What Will Be the Locum Tenen Physician s Responsibility for the Clinical Lab (Blood Bank, etc.)?Yes supervise clinical laboratory, need AP/CP certified pathologist
- Will the Locum Provider Be Responsible for Grossing Their Own Specimens? Yes
- Will the Locum Provider Be Cutting Their Own Frozen Sections on the Cryostat? Yes
- How Many Physicians in the Group? Only 1, typically 2
- How Many Histotechnologists? 4
- How Many Pathology Assistants? 0
- How Many Cytotechnologists? 0
- Will the Locum Tenens Physician be Required to Supervise Other Healthcare Providers? No
- Will Other Pathologists Be Present During the Locum's Coverage? Yes
- Type of Cryostat: Thermo Shandon
- Type of Microscope: Nikon
- Cytology Proficiency Exam Required for GYN Cytolology? No GYN cytology specimen
- Method of Preparation? Cytospin
- Required Anatomic Pathology Procedures: Surgical Pathology, GI Pathology, GU Pathology, Neuropathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology (Bone Marrow, Lymph Nodes) Interpretation of Bone Marrow Aspirate/bx, Cytology, Autopsy
- Required Clinical Pathology Procedures: Hematology, Microbiology, Chemistry/Serology, Blood Bank
Keywords:
Pathology, Physician, Clinical Lab, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Diagnostic Services, Hospital-Based, Pathologist Coverage, Medical Supervision, Specimen Analysis
