Pathology Physician

@ Veterans Health Administration
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Pathology Physician

Jackson, MS
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Join our pathology team as a Pathology Physician, focusing on specimen review, interpretation, and collaboration to support diagnostic processes and patient care.

Requirements

  • Review of specimens
  • Interpretation of frozen sections
  • Collaboration with clinical teams
  • Performing immunohistochemical stains

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Eligible
  • Specialty in AP/CP
  • Strong diagnostic skills
  • Ability to work in a team

Full job description

The major duties owill include but are not limited to:

  • Review of gross specimens
  • Processing and interpretation of intraoperative frozen sections.
  • Provide intraoperative and intraprocedural consultation as requested.
  • Interpretation/sign-out of surgical pathology specimens within CAP guidelines for turnaround time.
  • Ordering/interpretation of appropriate immunohistochemical stains and special stains
  • Implementation of tasks assigned by the Chief of PLMS
  • Review appropriate clinical history/medical record when responsible for autopsy coverage and discuss with clinical team ensuring appropriate consent documentation before proceeding with autopsy.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance measures including inter-laboratory comparison programs and in Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation as designated by the Chief of PLMS.
  • Participate in required continuing medical education (CME) in order to maintain licensure/privileges, and constantly improve diagnostic skills.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in a related specialty - AP/CP.
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