Physician - Pathologist

WVU Medicine

16d

About The Position

The West Virginia University Health System, the state’s largest health system and largest private employer, comprises 18 hospitals throughout the state and bordering states. In addition, it includes five institutes, as well as providing management services for other local hospitals through affiliate agreements. Whether you are caring for our patients at one of the critical access hospitals, community sites, regional or academic medical centers, we are all one WVU Health System. Work Here. Thrive Here. WVUHS Medical Group seeks multiple Pathologists. The successful candidates will be expected to practice in the primary location of South Charleston, WV. Duties: Provide day-to-day anatomic (AP) and clinical (CP) services. (AP) Anatomic pathology services include, but are not limited to, daily examination of both gross and microscopic tissue for timely and accurate diagnoses (including tissue diagnoses, bone marrow interpretation, gynecology and non-gynecology cytology evaluation, proficiency testing, intra-departmental quality control support; provision of intra-operative consultations with surgeons and radiologists daily; and engage with the medical staff through administrative function. (CP) Clinical pathology include, but are not limited to, oversight of core laboratory function, particularly with clinical chemistry, hematology (and peripheral smear interpretation) and urinalysis (and body fluid crystal analysis); evaluate processes in blood bank and transfusion medicine and give timely support to providers (particularly oncology, trauma medicine, and emergency room) in regards to appropriateness of usage, response to adverse reactions, and adequacy of supply for general medical staff; quality leadership and involvement in microbiology, especially as it relates to infection control, clinical pharmacy, and antimicrobial stewardship. WVUHS Medical Group is an AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: SMG System Medical Group Cost Center: 7520 SMG Pathology Thomas Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW South Charleston West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Thank you for your interest in working for WVUM. Please explore our open opportunities in the list below and apply for any positions in which you would like to be considered. You'll be able to keep track of your progress on our site. The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer with more than 3,400 licensed beds, 4,600 providers, 35,000 employees, and $7 billion in total operating revenues. The Health System is comprised of 25 hospitals – including J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia – and five institutes. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent.
• Must be board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology and be eligible to obtain state medical license.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day anatomic (AP) and clinical (CP) services.
• (AP) Anatomic pathology services include, but are not limited to, daily examination of both gross and microscopic tissue for timely and accurate diagnoses (including tissue diagnoses, bone marrow interpretation, gynecology and non-gynecology cytology evaluation, proficiency testing, intra-departmental quality control support; provision of intra-operative consultations with surgeons and radiologists daily; and engage with the medical staff through administrative function.
• (CP) Clinical pathology include, but are not limited to, oversight of core laboratory function, particularly with clinical chemistry, hematology (and peripheral smear interpretation) and urinalysis (and body fluid crystal analysis); evaluate processes in blood bank and transfusion medicine and give timely support to providers (particularly oncology, trauma medicine, and emergency room) in regards to appropriateness of usage, response to adverse reactions, and adequacy of supply for general medical staff; quality leadership and involvement in microbiology, especially as it relates to infection control, clinical pharmacy, and antimicrobial stewardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree