Pathologist(MD/DO) Part time- UNC Health Department of Pathology

Pathologist(MD/DO) Part Time- UNC Health Department of Pathology

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UNC Health is seeking a part-time Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service-oriented role supporting high-quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting.
• Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required.
• Participate in cytology services (e.g., non-gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports.
• Meet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign-out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.

Clinical Collaboration

• Serve as an on-site pathology resource for surgeons, proceduralists, and other clinicians.
• Participate in multidisciplinary conferences or tumor boards as requested.
• Collaborate with UNC Health subspecialty pathologists and central services for complex cases or consultations, as needed.

Operational Expectations

• Maintain an on-site presence consistent with hospital coverage needs as a.5 FTE.
• Participate in call coverage as defined by the hospital and UNC Health pathology service model.
• Support efficient case flow and coordination with UNC Health centralized or subspecialty pathology services when applicable.
• Utilize UNC Health clinical and operational systems, including EPIC, for documentation and communication.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• Demonstrated competence in general surgical pathology.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a hospital or non-academic pathology practice.
• Familiarity with UNC Healthstyle integrated delivery systems.
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.

Work Environment

• Hospitalbased clinical practice.
• Service-focused role with predictable scheduling aligned to hospital operations.
• No routine teaching, research, or academic productivity requirements.
• Supported by UNC Health pathology leadership and system resources.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with pathology benchmarks.
• Comprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

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