Pathologists-Surgical Cytopathologist

About Us

Serving one million patients and their families annually. Advancing medical knowledge, technologies and practices. Developing and educating the next generation of exceptional health care professionals.

With more than 100 locations in hospital-based clinics, outpatient health and specialty care centers, we provide the most advanced medicine and thoughtful, patient-centric care to the greater metro-Detroit community.

Job Summary

The Faculty Physician provides quality medical care to patients in a clinical setting. The Faculty Physician also assists management in developing policies and procedures relating to patient needs.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic cytopathology services (GYN and non-GYN, FNA, EBUS/EUS-guided procedures) and general surgical pathology sign-out
• Participate in on-site evaluation (ROSE) as needed
• Teach and supervise pathology residents and, if applicable, cytopathology/surgical pathology fellows
• Participate in tumor boards and multidisciplinary case conference
• Engage in quality assurance, departmental committees, and lab directorship duties as assigned
• Pursue scholarly activity (case reports, clinical research, QI projects) commensurate with academic rank
• Provide quality treatment to all patients in a professional manner
• Participate in the teaching/training program(s)
• Communicate with administrators, and Physicians to facilitate practice operations
• Participate in team effort to guarantee efficient services to patients
• Conforms to the ethical code of conduct of his/her professional organization, to the Wayne Health Corporate Compliance Program and all standards of the Code of Conduct, Code of Ethics, and to clinic policies and procedures
• Maintains a current professional license, professional liability insurance at limits required by Wayne Health Credentialing as applicable
• Attend meetings and training as requested including participation in mandatory annual Wayne Health training in such areas as: recipient rights, confidentiality, corporate compliance, prevention of violence and management of unsafe behaviors, and cultural competence
• Participates in professional development activities and keeps current with healthcare trends and practices
• Obeys confidentiality as required by all federal, state, regulatory and Wayne Health policies
• Perform related duties as assigned

Education, Licensure/Certification, and Training

• Licensed M.D. or D.O. Board eligible
• Board certified/board eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP
• Fellowship training and board certification/eligibility in Cytopathology preferred
• Eligible for unrestricted Michigan medical license
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills; interest in resident/fellow education

Skills and Abilities

• High level of interpersonal skills, written and verbal, necessary to effectively communicate, establish, and maintain productive working relationships with people inside and outside the Department and/or Practice
• Excellent analytical ability necessary to independently identify and resolve extremely complex and unusual problems or discrepancies
• Clinical knowledge to meet the medical requirements relating to various procedures
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding patients, personnel and/or financial data
• Excellent organizational skills to work independently, prioritize, handle multiple tasks, and manage time
• Patient management skills necessary to provide quality care

Safety Requirements

• Compliance with Department Health and Safety policies and procedures

Working Conditions/Schedule

• Hours and days to be determined by the business need of the department. Additional hours may be required

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