Physician - Pathology - Kelsey Seybold Clinic at North Houston

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine sign-out, providing high quality diagnosis of surgical pathology and cytology specimens by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemical stains or other techniques
• Consults with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments
• Provides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report
• Maintains compliance with departmental key performic indicators such as turnaround time and peer review metrics
• Performs frozen sections on a rotating basis
• Performs rapid on-site assessment (ROSE) of in-office fine needle aspirations as needed
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment conferences
• Is available and on site during normal working hours to assist peers, administration, and staff with lab or pathology related questions
• Participates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care
• Participates in professional organizations, continuing medical educational conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathology
• Performs gross examination, dissection and description of specimens according to procedure
• Provides oversight, assistance, and education of laboratory personnel in the processing of specimens
• May take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposes
• May consult with peers or extra departmental consultants on difficult cases as requested or needed
• Adheres to HIPAA requirements as it pertains to protected health information (PHI)
• May perform on-call responsibilities
• Completes annual training programs within the required timeframe and regularly attends staff meetings
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals
• Adheres to American Board of Pathology requirements for maintenance of certification and annual continuing medical education requirements for state licensure
• Gains/Maintains appropriate medical staff membership and privileges at applicable medical facilities

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD, DO)
• Accredited Residency training
• Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Experience:
• Skill in written and verbal communications and ability to communicate well with referring providers
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies
• Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, and decision making
• Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
• Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses in the care of treatment of patients

Driver’s License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

Compensation

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from $307,500 - $528,000. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).