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We are seeking a full-time Pathologist Assistant to join an independent, non-profit faculty clinical practice group affiliated with George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. This role offers the opportunity to provide anatomic pathology services under the direction and supervision of the Pathology staff.

Quick Facts

• Full-Time employed position
• High-volume academic medical center case mix
• Join a team composed of nine physicians, two Ph.Ds, and three Pathologist Assistants, as well as a larger multidisciplinary team of surgeons, oncologists, and other clinicians
• State-of-the-art pathology and hospital systems

Responsibilities

• Perform gross dissection, description, and submission of tissue specimens for histologic processing and surgical pathology examination.
• Provide a detailed and accurate description of tissue specimens using an electronic and voice recognition dictation system.
• Perform gross dissection, description, and preparation of tissue specimens for intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, including preparation of cryostat sections and smears/imprints and staining of slides for microscopic examination.
• Preparation and submission of tissue specimens and other biological specimens for special laboratory studies, including flow cytometric and molecular analyses.
• Perform dissection and examination of organs and tissues during an autopsy examination.
• Prepare for autopsy examination by obtaining patients’ medical records and arranging radiographic examinations.
• Perform gross and microscopic photography of specimens.
• Participate in teaching pathology residents in gross tissue dissection and description techniques, intraoperative consultation/frozen section examination, and autopsy dissection and examination.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for educational conferences.
• Assist with departmental quality assurance/quality improvement activities and compliance with all CLIA, CAP, TJC, and DC DOH standards.
• Perform duties relating to the administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, procedures, reports, and data
• Assist in standardizing and implementing new protocols and procedures, as necessary.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and training
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive benefits package
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from a NAACLS-accredited Pathologist Assistant training program.
• Graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program
• Current and valid certification as a Pathologist Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
• If you are a physician, then you must have graduated from an ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology residency training program and have an unrestricted medical license for the District of Columbia. The ASCP certification is waived.

Providers with Capital Medical Group deliver high-quality primary care, health screenings and advanced specialized care to adults of the DMV (the District, Maryland, and Virginia). At Capital Medical Group, our specially trained and highly experienced physicians and caregivers treat a wide range of conditions using advanced technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Formerly known as Medical Faculty Associates, we offer wellness services, geriatric services, women’s services, and internal medicine, along with specialty care including gastroenterology, a full suite of surgical services, orthopedic services, cardiology, pulmonary medicine, ophthalmology, and more through a network of nearly 20 hospital and care locations, including GW University Hospital, Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, and GW Urgent Care, as well as affiliated sites. We are proud to deliver equitable care to neighbors and communities across the region.  Our academic affiliation is with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. 

Our region is known as the seat of American democracy, often recognized for its iconic monuments, world-class museums, and rich political history. It is well known for the National Mall and its historic landmarks, but there is so much more to life in the DMV. The region also has renowned theaters and performance venues, professional sports teams, award-winning dining options, and gorgeous parks and recreation areas nestled in and adjacent to the city, where residents can enjoy the outdoors. And, being an area with three major airports, coupled with its location that is just a few hours from the beaches of Maryland and Delaware, the Shenandoah Mountains or New York City, all types of experiences are within reach. From the charming neighborhoods of Georgetown and Capitol Hill, to the vibrant and thriving communities in the suburbs of Maryland and Northern Virginia, there are many wonderful communities of people and families who call the DMV home. These communities are served by world-class educational institutions, including some of the nation’s leading public and private schools and universities. Simply put, the DMV is a place where history, opportunity, and community converge to make it one of the most dynamic and desirable places to live in the nation.

For more information please contact:

Fred R. Cardona

Physician Recruiter

Universal Health Services

fred.cardona@uhsinc.com

(404) 312-2760