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Associate Pathologist Jobs in Mobile, AL (NOW HIRING)

Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for ... pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients ...

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What are Associate Pathologists?

Associate Pathologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids in a laboratory setting. They work closely with other physicians to help determine the cause of a patient's illness and to guide treatment decisions. Typically, Associate Pathologists hold a medical degree and have completed specialized training in pathology, often as part of a residency program. Their responsibilities may include performing autopsies, interpreting laboratory results, and participating in research or teaching activities within hospitals or laboratories.

What is the difference between Associate Pathologist vs Staff Pathologist?

AspectAssociate PathologistStaff Pathologist
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, board certificationMedical degree, pathology residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, laboratories, academic institutionsHospitals, laboratories, academic institutions
Job RoleAssists senior pathologists, handles routine cases, supports diagnosticsDiagnoses complex cases, reports findings, consults with clinicians

Both Associate Pathologists and Staff Pathologists require similar credentials and work in comparable environments. The main difference lies in experience and responsibility levels, with Associate Pathologists often being in a more junior or supporting role, while Staff Pathologists handle more complex cases independently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Pathologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Pathologist, you need a medical degree (MD or DO), completion of a pathology residency, and board certification in pathology. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), diagnostic imaging tools, and specialized staining techniques is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help pathologists interpret results and collaborate with clinical teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring accurate diagnoses and supporting optimal patient care.

What are some common challenges faced by Associate Pathologists when transitioning from residency to a hospital or laboratory setting?

Associate Pathologists often encounter challenges such as adjusting to increased case volume, managing time efficiently while balancing diagnostic responsibilities, and adapting to the workflow of a multidisciplinary team. They must also become proficient in handling more complex cases independently and may need to quickly familiarize themselves with lab-specific protocols and technology. Building effective communication with clinicians and laboratory staff is essential to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses, which contributes to patient care and team success.
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As a CenterWell Home Health nurse, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide personalized, one-on-one care that helps patients regain independence in the comfort of their homes. Working with a dedicated team of physicians and clinicians, you'll manage care plans that support recovery and help patients get back to the life they love.

As a Home Health LPN, you will:

  • Provide skilled nursing care to patients, working onsite in their homes, under the direction of an RN.
  • Implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
  • Educate patients and their families on disease management, treatment options, and self-care techniques.
  • Maintain accurate records of patient care, including documentation of patient visit, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Maintain contact with patients, physicians, clinical manager(s), and other members of the healthcare team promptly regarding patient or family needs and status changes. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

Required Qualifications:

  • Current nursing license in the practicing state
  • Valid drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
  • Current CPR certification
  • Two years experience as an LPN/LVN in a clinical setting

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Nursing experience in a Home Health or Hospice setting

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate $33.00 - $47.00

Additional Information

TB Statement: This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement: This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Pay Range $53,000 - $73,000 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.

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It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.


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