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MedStar Health

Pathology Physician

Washington, DC · On-site

$310K - $370K/yr

About the Job The Department of Pathology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is recruiting ... associates and 5,600 affiliated physicians, all of whom support MedStar Health's patient-first ...

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Pathology Associates are professionals who assist pathologists in the examination and analysis of tissue, blood, and other body fluid samples to help diagnose diseases. They typically prepare specimens, operate laboratory equipment, and document results for review by a pathologist. Pathology Associates may work in hospitals, research laboratories, or clinics and play a crucial role in ensuring accurate test results and maintaining laboratory safety standards. Their work supports the diagnosis and treatment of patients by providing essential data to medical teams.

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Pathology Physician

MedStar Health

Washington, DC • On-site

$310K - $370K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide neuropathology services, including diagnosis and evaluation of central and peripheral nervous system pathology.

  • Participate in general surgical pathology services and specialty pathology services as part of a team.

  • Engage in teaching activities within the pathology residency program.

Medstar Health rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 240 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

136th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

About the Job

The Department of Pathology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is recruiting for a full-time Neuropathologist. MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a 609-bed acute care academic medical center and is part of MedStar Health, serving as a major tertiary care hospital for the metropolitan DC area.

The Neuropathologist candidate must be Board Certified/Eligible either in both Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, or just Anatomic Pathology. Subspecialty Fellowship training in Neuropathology and board eligibility or certification is required.

The candidate would be part of a thirteen-member group and would provide neuropathology services, general surgical pathology services, specialty services, and participate in teaching in our pathology residency program.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary and incentive bonuses
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) for vacation, sick leave, holidays, and personal days
  • CME allowance and protected CME leave
  • Retirement plan 403(b) with % match from employer, 457(b), and 457(f)
  • An ideal balance between your professional career and personal life

Qualifications

  • Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology only by the American Board of Pathology
  • Subspecialty Fellowship training in Neuropathology and board eligibility or certification is required
  • Open to experienced neuropathologists and highly motivated new graduates
  • Eligible for medical licensure in Washington, D.C.
  • Strong diagnostic skills with expertise in central and peripheral nervous system pathology, including surgical pathology, brain tumors, and neurodegenerative disease evaluation
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams

Be a part of a nationally recognized health system and the largest provider of health services in the Baltimore/Washington region. With our vast resources and capabilities at your disposal, you can expand your clinical expertise. Enjoy a rich career and a quality of life unique to the Washington DC and Baltimore region, which features a mix of urban, suburban and rural communities.

Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input and leadership- as a clinician and healthcare expert.

MedStar Health is a large, not-for-profit regional healthcare system providing services in Maryland and the District of Columbia. As part of their Distributed Care Delivery Network, MedStar operates ten acute care hospitals providing inpatient services in the Baltimore and DC region. MedStar Health combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the area's largest health system, it is one of the region's largest employers with almost 30,000 associates and 5,600 affiliated physicians, all of whom support MedStar Health's patient-first philosophy that combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.

MedStar Health is a 501c(3) organization.


This position has a hiring range of
USD $310,000.00 - USD $370,000.00 /Yr.

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MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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Columbia, MD, US

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