Physician - Pathology
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
| Specialty | Pathology |
|---|---|
| Profession | Physician |
Description
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Position Summary
UNC Health is seeking a part-time Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service‑oriented role supporting high‑quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.
Clinical Responsibilities
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services
- Provide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting.
- Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required.
- Participate in cytology services (e.g., non‑gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports.
- Meet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign‑out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.
Clinical Collaboration
- Serve as an on‑site pathology resource for surgeons, proceduralists, and other clinicians.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences or tumor boards as requested.
- Collaborate with UNC Health subspecialty pathologists and central services for complex cases or consultations, as needed.
Operational Expectations
- Maintain an on‑site presence consistent with hospital coverage needs as a .5 FTE.
- Participate in call coverage as defined by the hospital and UNC Health pathology service model.
- Support efficient case flow and coordination with UNC Health centralized or subspecialty pathology services when applicable.
- Utilize UNC Health clinical and operational systems, including EPIC, for documentation and communication.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
- Demonstrated competence in general surgical pathology.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
Preferred
- Prior experience in a hospital or non‑academic pathology practice.
- Familiarity with UNC Health–style integrated delivery systems.
- Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.
Work Environment
- Hospital–based clinical practice.
- Service‑focused role with predictable scheduling aligned to hospital operations.
- No routine teaching, research, or academic productivity requirements.
- Supported by UNC Health pathology leadership and system resources.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with pathology benchmarks.
- Comprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
To be considered, please email your resume to [email protected]
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
