Surgical Pathologist

New Brunswick, NJ

Comprehensive Pediatric Anatomic Pathology Coverage Academic Medical Center

Are you a highly specialized Pathologist seeking a rewarding institutional role in the Northeast? A premier, Level 1 Trauma academic medical center in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is looking for a Board-Certified Pediatric Pathologist to support their Anatomic Pathology (AP) division. This urgent assignment provides an immersive clinical experience with a balanced caseload, utilizing a collaborative environment and a single, unified EMR network.

Step into a critical diagnostic role, ensuring high-accuracy anatomic pathology interpretations for a dedicated pediatric and neonatal patient population.

• Clinical Scope: Handle the comprehensive management of pediatric anatomic pathology specimens. Key daily responsibilities include:

  • Surgical pathology sign-out of complex pediatric biopsies and surgical resections.

  • Performing frozen sections and time-sensitive intraoperative consultations.

  • Overseeing gross examinations and the meticulous triage of specialized pediatric specimens.

  • Providing autopsy and perinatal/placental autopsy coverage.

  • Participating in vital multidisciplinary consults alongside pediatric surgeons, oncologists, and neonatology teams.

• Case Volume: Manage a diverse and fluctuating daily volume consisting of approximately 10 to 30 surgical pathology cases , 0 to 5 frozen sections , and 0 to 5 consults . Perinatal, placental, and autopsy cases remain at a low volume.

• Team Dynamics & Support: You will work alongside several full-time Anatomic Pathology MDs, residency/fellowship trainees, and an experienced laboratory support staff. The locum provider has no supervisory responsibilities over Advanced Practice Providers.

• Schedule & Call: Full-time, on-site coverage Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM . This position requires participation in a rotational night and weekend call schedule.

• Technology: Streamlined workflow using a centralized Epic system implemented seamlessly across the laboratory and hospital networks.

Commonly known as "The Healthcare City," New Brunswick offers an energetic urban lifestyle combined with deep scholastic roots.

• Cultural & Culinary Hub: Enjoy a bustling downtown theater district, award-winning restaurants representing global cuisines, local coffee houses, and thriving craft breweries.

• Collegiate Vibe: As the primary home of Rutgers University, the city blends historical campus beauty, collegiate sports, and intellectual vitality.

• Transit Friendly: Located directly on the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor line, allowing for quick, direct train rides into both Manhattan and downtown Philadelphia.

• Contract Structure: Fixed hourly and call-coverage compensation with built-in daily and weekly overtime protections (overtime rates apply after 12 hours in a single day).

• Assignment Timeline: Urgent coverage needed immediately, running through November 30, 2026 .

• Credentialing: The hospital will grant full clinical privileges, with the timeline managed efficiently through the centralized verification office.

To meet the highly technical demands of this academic department, candidates must be thoroughly credentialed specialists:

• Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.

• Board Status: Strict Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) AND Pediatric Pathology is required.

• Licensure: Must hold an active New Jersey State Medical License.

If you are a pediatric pathology specialist ready to step into a high-caliber diagnostic team in Central Jersey, we invite you to apply. Interviews are being fast-tracked directly with the Vice Chair for Clinical Operations, Dr. Nirag Jhala apply today to connect with our recruitment team!

• Job Location: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, 1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08901

• Preferred Degree: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).

• Position Type: Locum Tenens (Full-time, Monday Friday + Call; May 2026 November 30, 2026).

• Work Environment: Inpatient / Hospital-based (Anatomic Pathology Lab, Level 1 Trauma Academic Center).