Hematopathologist

About the role

Rochester Regional Health, an integrated health services organization serving Western New York, the Finger Lakes, and beyond, is seeking a Hematopathologist at Rochester General Hospital. The system provides care from 150 locations, including nine hospitals; more than 100 primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, and ambulatory campuses; innovative senior services, facilities, and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and ACM Global Laboratory, a leader in Toxicology and global clinical trials.

You will join a multispecialty group of twenty-seven experienced Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Rochester-based pathologists, including three experienced hematopathologists, committed to diagnostic excellence, teamwork, and clinical collaboration. This position includes laboratory (or section) directorship opportunities.

The hematopathology service currently includes 1,200+ diagnostic flow cytometry cases and 450+ bone marrow biopsies/aspirates each year.

Responsibilities

• Support a growing hematopathology service (1,200+ diagnostic flow cytometry cases and 450+ bone marrow biopsies/aspirates annually)
• Provide hematopathology consultation to surgical pathology colleagues signing out a wide variety of challenging diagnostic material across numerous surgical subspecialties
• Collaborate with Lipson Cancer Institute Hematology-Oncology colleagues caring for patients across western Upstate New York and in the North Country (St. Lawrence County), supporting a regional Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, a growing Acute Leukemia & Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program, and the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center
• Serve as an Instructor for Hematology-Oncology fellows, other fellows, residents, and medical students, as well as college students in the RGH Clinical Laboratory Technology Program (the 2nd oldest NAACLS-accredited medical technologist training program in the United States)
• Participate in global clinical trials opportunities in collaboration with affiliate ACM Global Laboratories

Requirements

• Board certified in Clinical Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (preferred)
• Fellowship trained in Hematopathology
• Board certified or board eligible for subspecialty certification in Hematopathology
• Physician license from the NYS Office of Professions
• DO or MD degree

Benefits

• Generous vacation time
• CME allowance
• Defined pension plan
• Fully covered relocation services
• Sign-on bonus
• Tuition discount at selected local colleges

Pay

Starting salary is $350,000. The posted pay range is $350,000 – $400,000 (base pay). Certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices, which may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay. Individual annual salaries could vary based on position details, FTE, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Education & Licensure

• DO or MD
• Physician license – NYS Office of Professions

Physical Requirements

Moderate clinical role: patient-facing with continual movement including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Substantial emotional and cognitive demands involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements. For disease-specific care programs, refer to program-specific requirements for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Location: Rochester, NY 14621