Pathologist

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE (USA). Diagnostic Pathology Services, a growing hospital-based 10-person pathology group, is seeking a full-time Pathologist. The position is a partnership track. The position requires AP and CP board certification with strong surgical pathology skills, and subspecialty board certification/eligibility in Dermatopathology. Successful candidates will have completed a dermatopathology fellowship and have a minimum of 2-3 years' experience, but recently trained board eligible individuals will be considered. Candidates must be permanent US residents.

Qualified applicants, send cover letter, CV, and a list of references (minimum 3) to:

Sanford C. Sharp MD
President DPS
Email: sanford_sharp@memorial.org

[4 September 2020, #9882]

Pathologist

COLUMBIA, TENNESSEE (USA). In search of a board certified/eligible pathologist ready to be a part of a thriving physician pathology practice in southern Tennessee, south of Nashville. Our group services local hospitals and provides anatomic pathology services and medical directorships to our hospital partners. Our private laboratory is staffed by a talented group of health professionals with a team centered focus. Subspecialty training in cytology, urology, breast, and gynecologic pathology are desired, but not required. Dual AP/CP board certification and at least 2 years of experience post-training is preferred. Salary is based upon training and experience.

Interested candidates should send a CV to shayes@opuspathology.com.

[31 August 2020, #9863]

Pathologist with GI Subspecialty Interest

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (USA). Gastro One, a large gastroenterology group practice committed to providing high-quality patient care, is seeking pathologists interested in working in a collegial environment in their growing GI pathology department located in Germantown, Tennessee, a lovely suburb of Memphis.

Job Description: Endoscopic biopsies and polyps from the gastrointestinal tract collected at Gastro One’s endoscopy centers are processed within Gastro One’s pathology laboratory and evaluated by Gastro One pathologists for infectious diseases, non-infectious inflammatory disorders, neoplastic processes, and non-neoplastic mass/polypoid lesions. Each set of gastrointestinal specimens is accompanied by an endoscopy report to facilitate correlation of the histologic findings with the endoscopic findings and clinical history. If additional information is desired, the pathologists are able to review the patient’s electronic medical record to seek out additional information (i.e., laboratory test results, list of medications, prior pathology reports, and medical and surgical history) to optimize clinicopathologic correlation.

The pathology laboratory performs a wide range of immunohistochemical stains and special stains on site. All specimen grossing is performed by assistants. Experienced GI pathologists are available for interdepartmental consultation of challenging cases. Position includes a competitive salary and attractive work hours. No call.

Community Information: The pathology laboratory is located in Germantown, TN, a lovely suburb of Memphis, TN. This area of the country boasts a remarkably low cost of living, moderate climate, and many desirable amenities, including fine dining, sports, arts and entertainment, and an international airport.

Target Start Date: Due to increased volume from mergers of GI practices, two positions are available in Gastro One’s pathology department. Pathology residents and fellows completing training by July 2021 are encouraged to apply.

Application: Interested candidates may submit inquiries and curriculum vitae to:

Pamela B. Sylvestre, M.D.
Email: psylvestre@gastro1.com

[3 August 2020, #9750]

Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology
Molecular Pathologist, Clinical Track

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a molecular pathologist at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Member level. The position is on the Clinical track, with 80% effort devoted to clinical service and the remaining effort will be focused on translational research and career development. This recruitment is taking place at an exciting time. Following on from the success of the Pediatric Cancer Genome Project, the Department developed a Clinical Genomics Laboratory in which whole genome, transcriptome, and exome sequencing is performed and clinically reported.

In addition to a record of scholarly achievements, candidates must be board-certified in AP or AP/CP, and be board-certified or eligible for board certification in Molecular Genetic Pathology. Additional subspecialty training in Hematopathology would be encouraged.

Applicants should send a letter of application, academic statement, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees to:

Jeffery M. Klco MD PhD
Director
Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology, Department of Pathology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MS #250, 262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Email: Jeffery.Klco@stjude.org

Learn more and apply at: https://bit.ly/36H3n95

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas, is one of the world's premier centers for the research and treatment of pediatric cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatments that are not covered by insurance. No child is denied treatment because of a family's inability to pay.

St. Jude is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free work place.

To learn more, visit www.stjude.org/discovercures.

[8 October 2020, #9991]

Faculty Position - Clinical Pathologist
Department of Pathology

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a clinical pathologist at the Assistant, Associate or Full Member level. The position is on the ‘Clinician’ track, with 75% effort devoted to clinical service, directing core laboratory services.

The clinical laboratories at St. Jude provide state-of-the-art care to our pediatric patient population, including clinical hematology, clinical chemistry, hemostasis and transfusion medicine services. St. Jude is a leader in innovative diagnostic techniques and high-quality laboratory medicine. The department achieved CAP ISO15189 accreditation in 2016, the first children’s hospital in NA to gain this status. St. Jude provides a rich academic environment, unique set of diagnostic challenges and a mission to develop ways to cure pediatric patients with catastrophic diseases; 25% of the position will be devoted to clinical research.

A successful candidate will have the training and certification with the American Board of Pathology and have a record of scholarly achievements. Additional training, experience or subspecialty certification in clinical chemistry, clinical hematology, hemostasis or transfusion medicine is desirable.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, research statement, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees directly online.

Application materials may be sent to:

Randall Hayden, MD
Division Chief, Clinical Pathology, Department of Pathology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
MS #250
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Email: Randall.Hayden@StJude.org

Minimum Education
Candidates should have an MD or DO degree. Board certification as a Clinical Pathologist by the American Board of Pathology is required. Subspecialty boarding or work experience in transfusion medicine or chemical pathology (clinical chemistry) is highly desired.

Minimum Experience
Candidates will have the appropriate training and certification with the American Board of Pathology and have a record of scholarly achievements. Training, experience or subspecialty certification in clinical chemistry, clinical hematology, hemostasis or transfusion medicine is desirable.

Website Link: https://bit.ly/3o09cUL

[7 January 2021, #10261]

Hematopathologist

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE (USA). The Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology in the Department of Pathology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a faculty hematopathologist at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Member (equivalent to the rank of Professor at other academic institutions).

The position is on the Clinical track, with 80% effort devoted to clinical service and the remaining 20% effort will be focused on supporting translational research and personal academic projects. The hematopathology service plays an integral role in numerous St Jude led clinical trials, predominantly focused on acute leukemias.

The successful candidate will have expertise in flow cytometry, morphology, and with the integration of molecular hematopathology testing and interpretation. The appointee will be affiliated with the Hematological Malignancies Program at St. Jude, within which there will be opportunities for collaborative clinical research.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, academic statement, curriculum vitae and the names of three referees directly online.

Alternatively, application materials can be submitted to:

Jeffery M. Klco, MD,PhD
Director, Division of Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology
Department of Pathology
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
MS #342
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, TN 38105
Email: Jeffery.Klco@stjude.org

Minimum Education

Candidates should have an MD (or equivalent) degree.

In addition to a record of scholarly achievements, candidates must be board-certified in AP or AP/CP, and be board-certified or eligible for board certification in Hematology.

Additional subspecialty training in Molecular Genetic Pathology or Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine would be encouraged.

Minimum Experience

The successful candidate will have expertise in flow cytometry, morphology, and with the integration of molecular hematopathology testing and interpretation.

Website Link: https://bit.ly/33VrUF2

[9 December 2020, #10197]

Board Certified Pathologist

MOUNTAIN HOME, TENNESSEE (USA). The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center (JHQVAMC), Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service is seeking a full time, well-qualified, Board Certified Pathologist to serve Veteran patients at the main campus in Mountain Home (Johnson City), Tennessee. The pathologist will participate in Surgical Pathology, Cytopathology including fine needle aspiration (FNA) & EBUS and/or hematopathology, autopsy, and clinical pathology services. The work assignment will depend upon training, expertise, competency, specialist training, and certification. The service is affiliated with East Tennessee State University and the pathologist is required to teach the pathology residents in clinical and anatomical pathology. Teaching opportunities include interactions with Pathology Residents, fellows and medical students (for elective rotation). Performs other duties as assigned.

The applicant will have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be certified/eligible by the American Board of Pathology in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Board certifications/eligibility and fellowship training and/or experience in Cytopathology including FNA & EBUS are preferred. The physician must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Experience in a large multidisciplinary laboratory, which includes surgical pathology, cytopathology, FNA & EBUS, microbiology, hematopathology, chemistry, toxicology, immunology, therapeutic drug monitoring, blood bank, and special chemistry is preferred.

Requirements: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine obtained from one of the schools approved by the VA for the year in which the course of study was completed. Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Completion of residency training, or equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm. Will participate in weekend calls on equal rotation basis.

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Salary range is $190,000 – $275,000. We offer paid malpractice insurance, vacation/sick leave (26 vacation days and 13 sick days plus all 10 federal Holidays annually), health and life insurance, and an attractive retirement package including a tax deferred savings plan.

Interested candidates should apply through www.usajobs.gov or contact Osbourne Easter, HR Specialist, at 901-201-8546 or Osbourne.Easter@va.gov.

[4 December 2020, #10068]

Associate Medical Director

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA). Blood Assurance is seeking an Associate Medical Director to work in our Nashville, TN facility. This position will assist the Medical Director with providing medical and professional guidance to employees of the company and to area medical professionals.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• MD degree required; board certification or eligibility in pathology required (board certification must be secured within 1 year of hire); Transfusion Medicine board certification or eligibility preferred
• Must be licensed to practice medicine in the states of our fixed facilities if required by that state (state licensure can be secured after hire).
• Minimum 5 years prior related experience; blood bank management and cellular therapy experience preferred.
• Advanced communications skills required, including ability to speak to groups; computer skills and ability to effectively interact with co-workers.

Chief of Pediatric Pathology

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine seeks a Chief of Pediatric Pathology based at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. The section of Pediatric Pathology in the Division of Anatomic Pathology currently includes four faculty members dedicated to the evaluation of approximately 9465 pediatric and 1181 placental cases per year (a total of 24,014 parts), clinical and translational research, and education. Education is primarily focused on our large residency and fellowship programs, including an ACGME-accredited pediatric pathology fellowship. Active interaction with the many strong clinical pediatric subspecialty divisions at Monroe Carell is a hallmark of the program.

The Department has a strong and diverse faculty, excellent training programs, and a supportive atmosphere for practicing subspecialty academic anatomic pathology. Applicants must be board certified in Pediatric Pathology and eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee. Depending on qualifications and experience, applicants are expected to be eligible for appointment at the professor or associate professor level on the Clinician Educator track. The successful candidate is expected to be a high-performing, dynamic and data-driven individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to mentoring colleagues and trainees in the Department.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (total of 864 beds) is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions with undergraduate and medical programs contiguous on the same campus. The Vanderbilt University Medical Center, including the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital (267 beds), is experiencing expansion in many areas, with a top 20 cancer center, multifaceted organ and stem cell transplant programs, expanding educational programs, and multiple opportunities for clinical, translational and basic science research. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools, and ready access to outdoor activities.

For additional information regarding the Department and the hospitals, see:

Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology: https://www.vumc.org/pmi/home

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt (Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital): https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/

Vanderbilt fact sheet: https://prd-medweb-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/patientandvisitorinfo/files/Factsheet_2018_v29_web.pdf

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: https://www.vumc.org/

Applicants are requested to send a C.V., a list of at least 3 references, and a letter of interest to:

Alice Coogan, M.D.
Professor and Interim Chair of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Vice Chair and Executive Medical Director of Anatomic Pathology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1161 21st Avenue South C-3322 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232-2561
E-mail: alice.coogan@vumc.org

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

[11 September 2020, #9895, exp. 6 April 2021]

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Academic Gastrointestinal Pathologist

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a board certified academic surgical pathologist with subspecialty fellowship training in Gastrointestinal, Pancreas, and Liver Pathology. General surgical pathology fellowship training and interest in Genitourinary Pathology are also desirable. Candidates need to be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee and, depending on qualifications and experience, could be eligible for appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on the Clinician Educator track. The Department focuses on its patients and its people and has a strong and diverse faculty with excellent training programs and a supportive atmosphere. These make it an excellent place to thrive as an academic, subspecialty surgical pathologist. The successful candidate is expected to be a high-performing, dynamic, and data-driven individual with strong communication skills and a commitment to excellent patient care as well as to colleagues and trainees in the department and institution.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1,019 beds) is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions with undergraduate medical programs contiguous on the same campus. VUMC is experiencing expansion in many areas with a top 20 cancer center, multifaceted organ and stem cell transplant programs, expanding educational programs, and myriad opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing and vibrant cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools, and ready access to outdoor activities.

For additional information regarding the department and the hospitals see:

Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology: https://www.vumc.org/pmi/

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: https://www.vumc.org

Applicants are requested to send a C.V., a list of at least 3 references, and a letter of interest to:

James S. Lewis Jr. M.D.
Professor
Director of Surgical Pathology
Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Room 3020D Vanderbilt University Hospital
1211 Medical Center Drive
Nashville, TN 37232-2561
Email: james.lewis@vumc.org

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

[30 September 2020, #9964]

Academic Cytopathologist
Vanderbilt University Medical Center

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE (USA). The Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a board certified academic cytopathologist. Surgical pathology subspecialty interest, particularly gynecologic pathology is desirable. Candidates need to be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Tennessee and, depending on qualifications and experience, could be eligible for appointment as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor on the Clinician Educator track. The cytopathology lab receives approximately 28,000 pap tests, 8400 non-gyn cases and 2,200 FNA (including deep and palpable FNA’s) There is a cytopathology fellowship with one fellowship slot per year. The Department focuses on its patients and its people and has a strong and diverse faculty with excellent training programs and a supportive atmosphere. These make it an excellent place to thrive as an academic, subspecialty surgical pathologist. The successful candidate is expected to be high-performing, dynamic, data-driven, and committed to teaching and clinical/translational research.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (1,019 beds) is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions with undergraduate medical programs contiguous on the same campus. VUMC is experiencing expansion in many areas with a top 20 cancer center, multifaceted organ and stem cell transplant programs, expanding educational programs, and myriad opportunities for clinical, translational, and basic science research. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing and vibrant cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools, and ready access to outdoor activities.

For additional information regarding the department and the hospitals see:

Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology:

https://www.vumc.org/pmi/home

Vanderbilt University Medical Center: https://www.vumc.org/

Applicants are requested to send a C.V., a list of at least 3 references, and a letter of interest to:

Kim Ely M.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Cytopathology
Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 Medical Center Drive 4605 TVC
Nashville, TN 37232
Email: kim.ely@vumc.org

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

[2 September 2020, #9874]