Assistant Professor of Clinical - Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Anatomic

Job Responsibilities

• Patient care services, for patients at UMH, JMH and satellites and SCCC.
• Performing gross description, taking photographs of specimens when indicated, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner.
• Performing and reporting Frozen Section diagnoses in a timely manner.
• Performing and reporting autopsies in a timely manner.
• 24 hours call coverage according to assigned division/s.
• Participate in educational activities of pathology residents and fellows.
• Participate in educational activities of medical students.
• Participate in collaborative research opportunities to pursue basic/clinical or applied research, collaborate with other investigators throughout the Medical Center, and seek sponsored programs funding from grants and contracts.
• Maintain high standards of professional services to ensure the Department of Pathology maintains JCAHO/CAP/CLIA accreditation.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. who is Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or both.
• Additional Board certifications are desirable.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
• Strong general knowledge in Surgical Pathology including intraoperative evaluations, and Pathology Subspecialties including hematopathology, anatomic pathology and laboratory Medicine, according to assignment.
• Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.
• Experience with methods, tools and measurements for quality improvement to improve work processes using a team-based model.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards of JCAHO, CAP and CLIA.
• Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses as definitive in the care and treatment of patients.
• Knowledge of all hospital and service procedures and policies regarding hazardous material management, biohazard exposure and the use of universal precaution.

Qualifications

Must have a strong general knowledge in Surgical Pathology including intraoperative evaluations, and Pathology Subspecialties including hematopathology, anatomic pathology and laboratory Medicine, according to assignment.

Skills

Ability to enhance communication and relations in a diverse professional work force.

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About the Role

The successful candidate will provide patient care services, focusing on the assigned specialty or specialties, including gross description, taking photographs of specimens when indicated, tissue sampling, microscopic examinations of surgical specimens, reporting of findings, and verifying coding diagnosis in the computer, in a timely manner. They will also perform and report Frozen Section diagnoses and autopsies in a timely manner, participate in educational activities, and collaborate in research opportunities.

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