What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pathology- Surgical Pathology position at Temple University, Office of Physician & Faculty Recruitment?
Summary of Position
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and Temple University Health System is seeking a full time Surgical Pathologist.
The applicant must have an MD / DO degree and be board certified / eligible in AP. The successful candidate will be a full time faculty member at the Assistant / Associate Professor/Professor level in the Clinical Scholar track or Clinical Educator track. Areas of interest / training, include but are not limited to GI, thoracic pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, GU, Breast, ENT and Soft Tissue Pathology.
The Department of Pathology receives over 21,000 surgical specimens, (excluding nearly 7,000 oral specimens), 3500 cytology specimens, 100 autopsies, and performs over 2.2 million laboratory tests in a typical year. Special diagnostic testing includes immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, advanced molecular diagnostics, electron microscopy, and whole slide imaging. Modern research laboratories are equipped for tissue culture, real-time PCR, techniques for advanced protein detection, laser confocal microscopy, flow cytometry and molecular biology.
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Philadelphia’s leading academic medical centers which is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients.
Candidate Qualifications• Applicants should be an M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology. • Candidates who are board-eligible will be expected to complete their boards within the first year of hire.• Completion of a fellowship in a niche area is desirable. • Must be able to obtain medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to start date.
Temple Health, one of Philadelphia's leading academic medical centers, is home to more than 1,000 physicians and scientists who share the mission of bringing innovative treatments to patients. Giving our patients access to some of the world's most advanced therapies — and helping them achieve outcomes once thought impossible — is the driving force for all our clinical care, research, and medical education.In addition to a competitive salary and comprehensive suite of benefits – including a generous 403b retirement match, health, dental, vision, life, malpractice, tuition remission, CME, and more – the position offers a uniquely supportive practice environment strengthened by Temple’s mission-driven culture to provide and promote world class equitable patient care, research, and medical education. The program also provides mentorship opportunities for new faculty. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.Procedure for Candidacy
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online application.
Your application will not be considered complete until you have submitted all of the required documents and information.
For confidential inquires and or questions about the opportunity please contact Jessica Vega, Senior Recruiter, Physician/Faculty Recruitment and Retention, LKSOM, Email: Jessica.Vega@tuhs.temple.edu
We are especially interested in qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups. For more information about diversity at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, please visit the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
