Staff Pathology - Marietta, GA
About The Position
Wellstar Health System is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Staff Pathologist to join the pathology team at Wellstar Health System's flagship hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-volume, tertiary-care medical center serving a diverse patient population across the region. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Cytopathology, with a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services, supporting multidisciplinary care teams, and contributing to the educational and quality initiatives of the department.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an accredited residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathology (AP).
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and/or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
- Fellowship training in Cytopathology.
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
- Strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of post-training experience in a hospital-based pathology practice.
- Experience with complex oncologic specimens and tertiary-care pathology services.
- Experience performing and interpreting fine needle aspirations.
- Interest in quality improvement, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Interpret and diagnose a broad range of surgical pathology specimens in a high-volume hospital setting.
- Provide expertise in gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) interpretation.
- Perform rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) when appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists to support patient care.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical conferences.
- Maintain accurate and timely pathology reports in accordance with departmental standards.
- Support quality assurance, quality improvement, and laboratory accreditation activities.
- Participate in call coverage and departmental responsibilities as assigned.
- Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals as applicable.
- Remain current with evolving pathology practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Professional liability coverage
- Paid time off and holidays
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Opportunity to practice within one of Georgia's largest and most respected health systems
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
