Associate Medical Director

CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA (USA). Sunrise Medical Laboratories in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking a part time Associate Medical Director with experience and a special interest in GYN Cytology. Desired Schedule: 1 day per week

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the clinical, technical and administrative aspects of cytopathology testing services
• Provide medical leadership and continued medical education to all laboratory staff as well as the sales/marketing team
• Ensure that the performance specifications for new tests, instruments and methods are validated prior to being used for patient testing.
• Review, recommend and implement changes as needed regarding quality control, reference ranges, SOPs, test menus and panels as related to cytopathology
• Provide interpretation/consultation to referring physicians regarding the significance of laboratory findings and ensures that reports of test results include pertinent information required for adequate patient result interpretation
• Provide support and direction in the strategic planning of laboratory services, including business development and establishment of goals and objectives
• Apply analytics to operations and outcomes related to laboratory services, including but not limited to operational performance, cost and efficacy of laboratory testing, client service performance, test utilization, clinical decision support and patient experience and safety
• Maintain an effective working relationship with applicable accrediting and regulatory agencies, administrative officials and the medical community
• Participate in conference calls with clinicians and Sonic Healthcare staff
• Work closely with sales team to present clinical pathology testing services to clients including client visits
• Remain current with the literature especially related to tests being signed and makes recommendations regarding improving or expanding tests and the test menu

• Diploma from an accredited medical college
• Virginia, Maryland, DC, West Virginia and New York State medical licenses
• AP/CP and Cytopathology Board Certifications
• Board Certified Cytopathology New York State Department of Health Certificate of Qualification for Cytology
• Additional state medical licenses to be added by request (e.g. Connecticut, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts)

Associate Laboratory Medical Director
Inova Healthcare System

FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA (USA). Inova Laboratories, located in Northern Virginia, is seeking an experienced pathologist with board certification in anatomic and clinical pathology to serve as the associate medical director of this large and expanding laboratory. Fellowship training in Transfusion Medicine is preferred.

The lab provides a comprehensive range of routine and specialized laboratory tests for both in- and out-patient populations (totaling 2.6 million billable tests/ year including core lab, centralized microbiology, histology and cytology tests).

The preferred applicant should have experience in providing clinical pathology services and is expected to sign out surgical and clinical pathology cases. Applicants with expertise in transfusion medicine will provide transfusion medicine services which include blood bank and therapeutic apheresis services. The applicant must exhibit strong leadership and team building skills as well as a commitment to quality. The duties will also include oversight of the laboratory with an emphasis on administrative responsibilities and clinical pathology coverage and oversight of histology lab, cytology operation and image analysis.

The Associate Medical Director will be actively involved in clinical issues, such as, consultation for clinician inquiry, quality management, operational efficiency including utilization management and outreach and work with laboratory Medical Director, administration and technical personnel to ensure that world-class diagnostic services are provided. The ability to assist in leading a highly proficient team and excellent interpersonal skills are desired.

This is an opportunity to work in a very prestigious Health Care System located in sought-after Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Inova is Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Our mission is to provide world- class healthcare – every time, every touch – to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve. Inova’s 20,000+ team members provide more than two million patient visits each year through an integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.

Inova’s five hospitals are consistently recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals and Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades for excellence in healthcare. We offer a highly competitive salary, health benefits, CME and paid time off as well as paid malpractice and relocation allowance.

Contact:
Morgan Marotta
Provider Recruiter
Email: Morgan.Marotta@inova.org

[3 August 2022, #12984]

Gynecologic Pathologist
Inova Healthcare System

FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA (USA). Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, a 923-bed medical center serving Northern Virginia and the Washington DC metro area is seeking a seasoned AP/CP Board Certified Pathologist with fellowship training in Gynecologic pathology.

There are currently 35 pathologists who possess a broad range of subspecialty expertise including expertise in gynecologic pathology in the pathology department. Candidates with a minimum of 5 years of sign out experience are preferred. Sign-out responsibility, on-call duties, frozen section coverage and conferences are shared with other members of the pathology faculty.

The campus has received accolades for high quality of patient care and safety in both national and regional rankings.

This is an opportunity to work in a very prestigious Health Care System located in sought-after Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Inova Health System is the home to Inova Schar Cancer Institute, an accredited cancer program of the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer.

About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus:
  •   923 beds
  •   US News 2021 ranked #1 Hospital in DC and Virginia
  •   Only Level I Trauma Center in Northern Virginia- Inova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department receives about 88,000 patients each year.
  •   "A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade
  •   Diverse Patient Population
  •   Proximity to Washington DC (Large Metropolitan Area)

Incentive/Benefits Package:
  •   Hospital employed position
  •   Competitive guaranteed salary and incentive component
  •   Full benefits, including, health, dental, vision and life
  •   Annual CME support
  •   Licensure and DEA reimbursement

Requirements:
  •   Completion of an appropriate residency program required
  •   5 years in the active practice of medicine preferred

Interested candidates should apply online or send CV to Morgan Marotta. For additional information, please contact: Morgan.Marotta@inova.org

[22 February 2022, #12181]

AP/CP Board Certified Pathologist

FREDERICKSBURG / STAFFORD, VIRGINIA (USA). Pathology Associates of Fredericksburg is searching for an AP/CP Board Certified Pathologist to join our practice. This is a partnership track position, and we are looking for the right person, preferably with 3-5 years’ experience, to join our busy general pathology practice. As our practice is very broad, no subspecialty interest is required, though fellowship training in dermatopathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, or breast pathology would be attractive. An experienced pathologist who has an interest both in general surgical pathology and a broad interest in clinical pathology and leadership functions, is our ideal candidate.

A great place to live and work.
Mary Washington Healthcare System is a two-hospital system with a total of 512 beds. The hospital has an active oncology program accredited with Commission on Cancer Accreditation for the general program and accredited by a national program for breast centers. Our current practice is comprised of approximately 20,000 surgeries a year, 5,000 GYN and 3,000 non-GYN cytologies (1,624 fine needle aspirations and 1,376 medicals), and 142 bone marrows. The pathologists participate in multidisciplinary conferences, oversight of the clinical laboratories and leadership activities.

We offer competitive compensation and an excellent living and practice environment. Located an hour south of Washington, DC, and 45 minutes north of Richmond, Fredericksburg & Stafford offer all the amenities of a big city but the charm of a small town. With excellent schools, parks, recreational facilities and the beautiful Virginia countryside, this area is the perfect place to call home.

Please submit your resume/CV to Dorrie.Steinberg@mwhc.com.

EOE/Disabled/Veteran

[14 June 2022, #12713]

Surgical Pathologist / Neuropathologist

NORFOLK / VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA (USA). Seeking surgical pathologist board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology to join a large, multidisciplinary private practice on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. Practice centered at medical school campus primary teaching hospital and surrounding region. This partnership-track position will be instrumental in enlarging the specialty neuro-oncology program in Virginia's first Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP). Successful applicant will guide Neuropathology in the cancer program, balanced with general surgical pathology practice. Tissue biorepository and molecular diagnostic laboratory on site. While 3-5 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred, recently-trained individuals and current trainees will be considered. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to obtain unrestricted medical licenses in VA and NC is required.

Please send your CV to jswinsto@sentara.com to apply.

[11 April 2022, #12410]

Pathologists

NORFOLK / VIRGINIA BEACH REGION, VIRGINIA (USA). Pathology Sciences Medical Group is seeking pathologists to join a large, multidisciplinary private practice on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay. These partnership-track openings are due to retirement of senior members, and, while 3-5 years of practice experience is preferred, recently-trained individuals and current trainees will be considered. Positions are available in the main academic-affiliated hospital and in other nearby hospitals in the Coastal Virginia / Hampton Roads / Tidewater region. Preference will be given to individuals with interest, experience, or fellowship training in any of the following specialties: Breast Pathology, Renal Pathology (Medical/Transplant), Cytopathology, Soft Tissue Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology. General Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology case sign-out is not required, as these are covered by a dedicated team within the group. Candidates must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to obtain unrestricted medical licenses in VA and NC is required.

Pathology Sciences Medical Group comprises 21 pathologists and 4 full-time Pathology Assistants. Board certifications within the group include cytopathology, hematopathology, molecular genetic pathology, transfusion medicine, and medical microbiology. Additional subspecialty expertise includes Head and Neck, GI/Liver, Breast, GU, Gynecologic, and Renal. The group provides pathology services for multiple Sentara Healthcare hospitals. Available in-house services include a high-volume IHC laboratory, flow cytometry, molecular testing, and cytogenetics.

Please send CV and cover letter to:

Marc L. Silverberg, MD
Sentara Healthcare / Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Email: mlsilver@sentara.com

[19 July 2022, #12903]

Associate Medical Director(s)

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CALIFORNIA / CHANTILLY, VIRGINIA (USA). Quest Diagnostics is searching for 2 Associate Medical Directors responsible for providing clinical consultation to the clinical laboratory within area(s) of expertise which will maximize quality patient care and ensure continuous business growth. One role sits in San Juan Capistrano, CA and one role sits in Chantilly, VA.

The roles assume Clinical Consultant or Technical Supervisor responsibilities as assigned / delegated by the Laboratory Director Responsibility Policy.

Scientific and Lab Management Accountabilities:

• Reviews, interprets and documents clinical test results within established turnaround times
• Performs clinical consultations for clinicians
• Provides input and makes recommendations on test development with Clinical Franchises and Research & Development
• Provides educational programs for medical and laboratory staff
• Reviews test method selection and validation
• Ensures proficiency testing programs are conducted in a timely manner, reviewed by appropriate staff and approves corrective action when results unsatisfactory
• Monitors quality control to ensure acceptable levels of analytical performance
• Partners on corrective / preventative action plans
• Participates in job assignments and authorization matrix / annual performance and development reviews to ensure personnel have appropriate training / demonstrated performance for types of testing offered
• Reviews Standard Operating Procedures
• Reviews report format for appropriateness of clinical information
• Reviews interpretative reporting comments
• Participates in scientific, business and policy decisions impacting clinical utility and quality of testing services
• Interacts with academic associates to develop new strategies / testing methods
• Collaborates internally / externally to foster increased transfer of information related to medicine and science

• M.D. Licensure / eligibility to obtain license to practice in VA or CA
• Board Certification as required by Specialty / Sub-Specialty
• Clinical experience preferred
• 2+ years experience supervising high complexity testing in an inpatient and / or outpatient lab
• New York State Certificate of Qualification

   

Pathology Medical Director

WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA (USA). PathGroup / Associated Pathologists is looking for an AP/CP Board certified pathology medical director for the Valley Health/Winchester Medical Center to provide experienced and engaging leadership for a 6 hospital system in the Virginia Shenandoah Valley. Responsibilities will include laboratory medical director oversight of both anatomic and clinical pathology laboratories, sign out of surgical pathology cases with emphasis in thoracic, gastrointestinal, and breast oncologic pathology as well as general surgical pathology, non-gynecologic cytopathology, interventional pulmonary rapid onsite evaluation (ROSE), intraoperative consultation/frozen section, active involvement in multidisciplinary tumor boards and shared on call responsibilities.

At minimum 3-5 years of medical director leadership is required with particular emphasis on a history of collaborating relationships with both hospital administration and medical staff leadership.

Winchester Medical Center is an award-winning, 495-bed regional referral facility. Valley Health/WMC offers a wide breadth of services – from neonatal intensive care to advanced heart and brain surgery to comprehensive physical rehabilitation – to meet the needs of our growing regional community. Winchester Medical Center consistently ranks in the top five hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report.

Winchester, Virginia lies in the picturesque northern Shenandoah Valley. Our community offers the advantages of small town tranquility and beauty and the cultural activities in nearby Washington, DC. Philadelphia, New York, Boston, and Pittsburgh can all be reached with a half-day drive. Dulles International Airport lies only 45 miles to the east. You and your family will enjoy specially endowed public schools, outstanding private schools, a variety of winter and summer recreational opportunities, a rich history, and affordable housing.

Associated Pathologists / PathGroup is a growth-oriented company with a robust managerial team and a rich history of over 50 years as an independent practice. We have greater than 225 pathologists practicing in 11 states. The group is physician oriented with experienced pathologists and executive leadership. Interested and qualified candidates should apply to PhysicianApplicant@PathGroup.com with a CV and references.

The ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics:

  •   3-5 years Laboratory Medical Director experience with a proven history of superior communication and team-building skills

  •   AP/CP board certification in pathology

  •   Completion of a surgical pathology fellowship or other subspecialty fellowship in pathology

  •   Must be eligible for or currently possess a valid Virginia medical license.

[18 April 2022, #12444]