About the job

    AI Summary

    Seeking 2-3 locum pathologists for weekday coverage starting January 2025. Responsibilities include cases like GI, GYN, and skin biopsies, with flexible hours. Must hold an active Mississippi medical license and board certification. Experience in surgical pathology, cytology, and hematopathology preferred. Handle a case volume of 60-100 cases per day, supported by other pathologists, PAs, histotechs, and offsite transcriptionists.

    Locum Pathologist

    Location: Central Mississippi

    Job Description:

    • Seeking 2-3 locum Pathologists for consistent weekday coverage starting in January 2025
    • Open to candidates with 1-4 weeks of consistent availability per month
    • Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 5 PM) with a minimum of 1 weekend/month of call and 3-5 weeknights of call/month
    • Flexible hours

    Requirements:

    • Active and unrestricted Mississippi medical license required (will consider active IMLC candidates)
    • Active Board Certification (AP/CP) required
    • Candidates should be boarded and/or experienced with AP/CP & Surgical Pathology
    • Preference for candidates with experience and/or training in Cytology & Hematopathology (Bone Marrows), though not required

    Assignment Details:

    • Anticipated cases: GI biopsies, GYN biopsies, skin biopsies, bladder biopsies, laryngeal biopsies, breast biopsies, lung biopsies (for tumor), appendix, tonsils, gallbladders, hernias, mastectomies, colon resections, hysterectomies, amputations, placentas, peripheral blood smear reviews, thyroids, nephrectomies, orchiectomies, prostatectomies, large cancer resections, Whipples, and neuropathology
    • Cytology cases include non-gyn, gyn & FNAs
    • No autopsies; case volume averages between 60-100 cases per day split among all Pathologists
    • Group information: 3 other FTE pathologists, 1-2 PAs, 5 histotechs, 2 cyto techs, and 3 Path Lab Support personnel
    • Offsite transcriptionists available with a typical TAT of 2 hours or less
    • PAs handle grossing, with cytology quick stains assessed by cytotechs
    • Facility specifics: 400+ bed facility, level 4 trauma center, EPIC EMR

    Facility Offers:

    • Weekly direct deposit
    • Top-rated malpractice insurance
    • In-house travel agency
    • 24/7 recruiter availability
    • Experienced in-house privileging coordinators