What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuropathologist position at Arkana Laboratories?
About the position: Arkana Laboratories is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Neuropathologist to provide professional pathology services for which Physician is qualified at any of the Company's medical facilities or at any other location requested by the Company ("the Medical Office") in accordance with the recognized professional standard of care and the bylaws of Company. The neuropathology laboratory is part of a large private practice that is comprised of 25 board-certified renal pathologists and two neuropathologists, all supported by more than 200 technical and administrative staff. Neuropathologists at Arkana currently evaluate hundreds of muscle and nerve biopsies as well as consultations for neoplastic and non-neoplastic neuropathology material from multiple states. We are actively expanding our capabilities and offerings. At Arkana Laboratories, you will find a highly supportive environment with challenging diagnostic material and the ability to participate in research projects, teaching, assay development and clinical validation.
What you'll do:
- Provide professional pathology services to Company on an exclusive and full-time basis and to devote full time and attention, together with best endeavors and skills, for the interest, benefit and best advantage of Company
- Provide on-call coverage after regular business hours in coordination with other physicians on the medical staff of Company, in accordance with a schedule established by Company in consultation with the medical staff
- Maintain timely, complete and accurate records of all services provided hereunder in accordance with all Company, professional, governmental, third-party payer and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments ("CLIA") and College of American Pathologists ("CAP") recordkeeping and reporting requirements
- Maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas and any other state requested by Company where such licensure is necessary for performance of services
- Maintain in good standing and without restriction Medicare and Medicaid provider numbers and enroll and maintain status as a participating provider in any networks or groups as reasonably requested by Company from time to time
- Maintain any and all board certifications and registrations as may be necessary to provide the services required and/or which Physician has or maintains as of the effective date of employment.
- Comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations regulating the provision of professional healthcare services
- Faithfully adhere to all professional ethics and customs, avoid all acts, habits and usages which might injure in any way, directly or indirectly, the professional reputation of Company
You should have:
Education: Successful completion of a program of study resulting in an M.D., or foreign equivalent, and with successful completion of all USMLE steps.
Successful completion of a neuropathology fellowship.
Experience: Completion of a residency in the specialty in which physician will practice.
At least two years of experience as a practicing pathologist.
Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office, Proficient Excel skills required. Strong computer skills required.
Applicants must hold an MD or DO degree, be a generalist but have extensive experience evaluating muscle and peripheral nerve biopsies.
Board certification or eligible for certification.
The ability to obtain a medical license in the state of Arkansas is require
Before submitting your application for the Neuropathologist position, please reach out to Cynthia Sizemore at cynthia.sizemore@arkanalabs.com for further details and to ensure all necessary requirements are met.