Cytopathologist/Surgical Pathologist

PathGroup•Chattanooga, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PathGroup is seeking an AP/CP and Cytopathology Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Pathologist to join its hospital-based team supporting Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The role focuses on non-gynecologic cytopathology, balanced with surgical pathology responsibilities, and includes shared call. The pathologist will perform onsite frozen sections and rapid onsite cytology evaluations, collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams, and support quality initiatives and clinical excellence. Erlanger Health System is a large tertiary care referral center and comprehensive cancer center, as well as a teaching hospital for the University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga. The collaborative pathology team includes subspecialty expertise across GI, Neuropathology, Pediatrics, Cytopathology, Hematopathology, Genitourinary, Breast, and Bone/Soft Tissue. PathGroup’s digital pathology infrastructure supports remote sign-out capabilities where appropriate and offers opportunities to develop subspecialty leadership. Teaching opportunities through the academic affiliation are optional. There is no autopsy requirement. The position offers competitive compensation, malpractice coverage including tail, full benefits, and a 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan. PathGroup also describes collaborative scheduling and generous Allowed Time Off (ATO) as supporting physician well-being and sustainable careers. J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship is available if needed.

Requirements

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
AP/CP Board Certification or Board Eligibility.
Board Certification or fellowship training in Cytopathology.
Eligible for or currently hold a Tennessee medical license.
Strong diagnostic and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice To Haves

Subspecialty experience or interest in Pulmonary and/or Gynecologic Pathology.

Responsibilities

Primary sign-out of non-gynecologic cytopathology cases.
Participate in general surgical pathology sign-out.
Perform rapid onsite evaluation (ROSE) for cytology procedures.
Perform frozen sections and intraoperative consultations.
Participate in shared call responsibilities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinical teams and participate in tumor boards.
Support quality initiatives and clinical excellence.