Locum Pathologist
3 months ago
Newark
Job DescriptionLocum Pathologist High-Volume Cancer Center Coverage (NJ License Required) We are seeking an experienced Board-Certified Pathologist to provide locum coverage starting in October at a high-acuity, academic-affiliated medical center in New Jersey. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a skilled team in a high-volume cancer center environment, focusing on complex surgical pathology cases. Position Highlights • Start Date: October 2025, • Commitment: Minimum 2 weeks per month (no exceptions), • Location: Onsite in New Jersey must hold an active NJ medical license, • Environment: Academic / high-volume cancer center, • Schedule: Full-time, 89 hours/day + on-call coverage (taken from hotel), • On-Call: 24-hour coverage on scheduled days (no call room; remote from lodging), • Team Structure: Collaborate with other pathologists, supported by 2 PAs, 2 cytotechs, and office staffKey Responsibilities, • Primary Focus: Anatomic pathology, including cytology, • Perform expert review and diagnosis of large cancer resection cases and complex surgical pathology specimens, • Utilize EPIC EMR for all documentation and reporting, • Provide on-call coverage as scheduled, addressing pathology consults as neededQualifications, • Board Certified in Pathology, • Active New Jersey medical license required at time of submission, • Extensive proficiency in surgical pathology, with emphasis on large cancer resections, • Prior experience in an academic or high-volume cancer center strongly preferred, • Must be trained and proficient in EPIC EMR, • Ability to commit to a minimum of 2 weeks per monthAdditional Details, • No DEA, BLS, or additional certifications required, • No anticipated procedures or surgeries outside of diagnostic responsibilities