Pathologist 

Baylor Scott & White Health Department of Pathology is seeking a licensed physician with a specialty in Pathology and subspecialty board certification or eligibility in Cytopathology for a PRN position.   Conducts, makes diagnoses, and determines the cause of disease, based upon the histopathologic and (as necessary) molecular analysis of bodily fluids and tissues. Though regular work hours between 7 AM and 5 PM is expected, patient care issues may involve a longer workday. Call coverage for pathology will be divided between 2 pathologists involving coverage every other week.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Board Certification by the American Board of Pathology with sub-specialty board certification or certification eligibility in Cytopathology..
• Clinical Pathology experience is helpful.
• Possesses a valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Texas at start date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Review medical histories, conduct interviews, examinations, and tests on patients to make diagnoses and determinations on appropriate treatments.
• Sign-off on general surgical pathology, frozen sections, cytology with adequacy checks, peripheral blood smear interpretation, molecular sequencing interpretation and clinical hospital laboratory
• Perform laboratory analysis of bodily fluids and tissues through chemistry, clinical microbiology, hematology, and molecular pathology, and utilizing tools including but not limited to light microscopes, polarizing microscopes, microtomes, photographic equipment, electrophoresis equipment, hematology analyzers, sequencers, tissue processors, and frozen section equipment
• Make diagnoses and determine cause of disease based upon the laboratory analysis.
• Confer with referring physicians on further examinations or treatment options.
• Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
• Take call and participate in hospital activities.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation of all patient encounters.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities including continuing education.
• Ensures that testing systems developed and used for each of the tests performed in the laboratory provides quality laboratory services for all aspects of test performance, which includes the pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic phases of testing.

LAKEWAY

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lakeway is a 106-bed medical and surgical hospital with a Level IV Trauma designation. The medical center offers a wide network of medical and surgical expertise and resources and a team of caregivers that provides comprehensive, personalized, quality healthcare. Lakeway is well-positioned to meet the primary care and emergency needs of the community while simultaneously establishing a center of excellence in complex brain, joint and spine conditions.

About the Community

Niche.com lists Lakeway as one of its “2019 Best Suburbs to Live In Near Austin.” Situated on the shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway attracts families, young professionals, and empty nesters alike with its affluent, laid-back lake lifestyle. Residents and vacationers can enjoy tennis, golf, hiking and biking trails, a private airport, marinas, and a full-service hotel and spa. AreaVibes.com calls Lakeway “exceptionally livable,” noting low crime rates, sunny weather, and a stable housing market. And Austin Monthly puts Lakeway at the top of its list as the best Austin neighborhood to live if you have a family, citing perfect location, top-notch schools, an abundance of dining and shopping and exceptional parks and recreation.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 50 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.

 Please send your CV and brief cover letter to Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Physician Recruiter at Deborah.Dixon@BSWHeatlh.org

.Baylor Scott & White Health is an equal opportunity employer and non-smoking facility.

§  Location/Facility – BSWH Medical Center - Lakeway

For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link.

§  Specialty/Department/Practice – Cytopathology, Breast Pathology, Anatomic/Clinical

§  Shift/Schedule – PRN, 1-2 days a week

§  Benefits – No benefits PRN

*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH)  is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States.  With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation’s exemplary health care organizations. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, the mission of Baylor Scott & White Health is to promote the well-being of all individuals, families and communities. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it’s accepting a calling!

§  Doctorate Degree in Medicine

§  Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board 

§  Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her specialty or demonstrate active pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.