Head and Neck Surgical Pathologist Academic Clinical Path -UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

About the Role

The Division of Anatomic Pathology of UPMC and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting for a Pathologist in the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence (COE). This position will be in the appointment stream academic clinical track.

Key Highlights

• The Head and Neck Pathology COE consists of four Head and Neck Pathologists and is known for its expertise in neoplastic and non-neoplastic Head and Neck diseases
• Processes over 3,500 Head and Neck cases per year and serves as a local, regional and national consultation reference laboratory including telepathology
• Has very close ties with the Head and Neck Surgical and Medical Oncology groups
• The University of Pittsburgh Head and Neck Team has a strong record of Federal and Industry funding and collaborations and has been consistently funded as a SPORE program
• Offers a one-year ACGME accredited Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship program
• Based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals, which primarily provides diagnostic support to the Hillman Cancer Center
• The Dept. of Pathology has a well-established Molecular, Digital and Computational Pathology infrastructure and resources with ongoing investment in Digital Pathology and AI applications

Responsibilities

• Provide extensive oversight and involvement in translational pathology utilizing shared resources of Imaging and Digital Pathology Laboratories, Molecular Anatomic Pathology and FISH laboratories
• Participate in and provide leadership and guidance to develop and leverage diagnostic and research initiatives using available resources
• Work closely with the Head and Neck COE Director related to service roles and participation in the functioning of Head and Neck COE Pathology service and operations
• Participate in various COE specific meetings at UPMC/Hillman Cancer Center
• Represent the Dept. nationally and internationally
• Mentor and teach Head and Neck Pathology fellows and Pathology residents
• Sign out of surgical pathology cases, as needed
• Participate in research initiatives, as needed
• Be aligned, participate and work towards deliverance of the mission and goals of the Dept.

Qualifications

• Must have an M.D./DO and Board certified in Anatomic Pathology with specialty training and academic interest in thoracic pathology
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Pennsylvania is required
• Good record of and commitment to scholarly activities and publications

Benefits

• Full-time faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh as well as a participant in the UPMC/UPP faculty practice plan
• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model – PSLF Eligible
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan