Pathology, Pathologists' Assistant- Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description

Are you a Pathologists' Assistant looking for full-time work at the largest health system in Indiana? We are hiring! Come join IU Health's growing Pathology Laboratory in Fort Wayne Indiana. The hospital is scheduled to open in May of 2027.  As such, selected candidates will be expected to begin employment in early 2027 to support onboarding and operational readiness.  

IU Health is expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care, with a new 140 bed hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  The hospital will bring a broad range of services, including emergency, surgical and specialty care, closer to home for individuals and families in the region.  Information on this investment into Fort Wayne's future can be found at: New IU Health Fort Wayne Hospital-Project Updates.

IU Health Fort Wayne is part of the 17-hospital IU Health Laboratory System served by over 70 pathologists.  Although based in Fort Wayne, these positions will have access to the expertise of the subspecialized pathologists operating out of the department's IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory in Indianapolis.  Being a part of the expansive IU Health Laboratory system affords the ideal candidate the ability to practice in a community environment with the support of the enriched environment created by an academic pathology practice.

IU Health Pathology Laboratory System Services offers some of the most comprehensive laboratory services in Indiana for both clinical and anatomic pathology!

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• Full Time- Days
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• Mon- Fri
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• Work directly with 2 Physicians and 1 APP

Key Responsibilities:

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• The pathologists’ assistant position will include surgical pathology specimen grossing, Pathology resident interaction, and frozen section for the adult patient population within our system.

Qualifications:

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• Candidate will be required to have trained in a NAACLS accredited pathologists’ assistant program with ASCP board certification.
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• Candidate will have the ability to bring a high level of personal integrity and a willingness to collaborate with staff physicians and co-workers in a dynamic and evolving practice.

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

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• Fort Wayne is Indiana's 2nd largest city and boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth on  U.S. News and World Report's 2023-2024 list of Best Affordable Places to live in the U.S.)
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• The city is home to 82+ miles of beautiful trails circling a vibrant, eclectic downtown area surrounded by three rivers 
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• From Broadway theatre shows, storied minor league sports teams, one of the nation's top zoos, to beautiful museums and riverfront boat tours -  the city has something to satisfy a wide array of interests
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• Host of diverse festivals and a strong regional arts and crafts heritage
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• Active lifestyle includes kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at over 200 area lakes, PGA golf courses, bike trails, state parks, camping and a quarter-mile toboggan run
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• Home to an international airport, named "the nation's friendliest airport" by USA Today
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• Conveniently located to major metro areas of Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis
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• Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
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• Learn more about Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana by watching this video