Physician |Clinical Pathologist | Duarte, CA

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

1d•$230,000 - $320,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join one of the top cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute seeks to hire a full-time academic Clinical Pathologist to meet the growing needs of our expanding Division of Clinical Pathology in the Department of Pathology to join City of Hope in Duarte, CA. We are seeking academic-oriented and mission-minded physicians, as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully. The successful candidate will provide patient-centered care in collaboration with our diverse and nationally recognized team of physicians at City of Hope and will serve as the Medical Director of Hematology/Coagulation testing at the Duarte campus, which supports the care of immunocompromised cancer and cellular therapy patients. The faculty member will provide clinical leadership for the specialized hematology and coagulation laboratories. Depending on the candidate’s expertise and interests, opportunities may include additional leadership roles in quality, test development, and diagnostic stewardship functions across the Division of Clinical Pathology, including in the areas of Microbiology and Chemistry, as directed by the Chief of Clinical Pathology. The faculty member will also provide cross-coverage for clinical pathology services as needed at our Duarte and Orange County Lennar campuses. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in clinical service and in clinical and/or translational research. In addition to the Chief of the Division of Clinical Pathology and Chair and Vice Chair in the Department of Pathology, the faculty member will work with CLIA Laboratory Directors across the City of Hope enterprise, the Executive Director of Clinical Laboratories, managers, supervisors, and technical staff on issues affecting clinical laboratory services and operations. The faculty member will promote an environment for collaboration, inter-disciplinary teamwork, and staff development through medical education.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree
Board eligibility/certification in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology
Hold or be eligible for a medical license in the State of California.
Knowledge of a diverse population of patients and interaction with staff from various departments.
Experience in research methodologies and grant funding.
Knowledge regarding all phases of technical leadership, training, quality assurance/quality control, and regulatory compliance associated with both IVD and laboratory-developed testing.
Defining organizational goals, critical issues, and strategic plans.
Modeling and upholding organizational norms and values (health and safety)
Thinking strategically and innovatively while supporting department and institution-wide initiatives
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate with people at all levels

Nice To Haves

Board eligibility/certification in a Clinical Pathology subspecialty (Medical Microbiology, Hematopathology, or Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine) from the American Board of Pathology is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care in collaboration with physicians.
Serve as the Medical Director of Hematology/Coagulation testing at the Duarte campus.
Provide clinical leadership for specialized hematology and coagulation laboratories.
Potentially take on leadership roles in quality, test development, and diagnostic stewardship functions across the Division of Clinical Pathology (Microbiology and Chemistry).
Provide cross-coverage for clinical pathology services at Duarte and Orange County Lennar campuses.
Work with CLIA Laboratory Directors, Executive Director of Clinical Laboratories, managers, supervisors, and technical staff on clinical laboratory services and operations.
Promote an environment for collaboration, inter-disciplinary teamwork, and staff development through medical education.