What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Pathologist - Faculty position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The Department of Pathology at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama (USA) in Mobile is currently recruiting for a full-time team-oriented faculty member with board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with training in Pediatric Pathology. Alabama license is required (AL is an IMLCC member). This position carries a faculty appointment at the University of South Alabama, rank and salary are commensurate with experience. Responsibilities include Pediatric and Perinatal Pathology. Experience in hematopathology is desirable but not required. Neuropathology and renal pathology are handled by those services, respectively. Additional information about the department is available at www.usahealthsystem.com/pathology.
The Division of Anatomic Pathology handles about 20,000 surgical and 3,500 cytology cases a year and it is expanding rapidly. The Division of Anatomic Pathology serves USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital, and the USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute. The two hospitals are licensed for 630 beds combined. Molecular, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and electron microscopy laboratories are part of the sophisticated menu of tests available. The Department has a combined residency training program in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology with 12 residents.
We offer an outstanding compensation package, and benefits include retirement matching, relocation allowance, 39 days of PTO, free tuition for continuing study at the University of South Alabama and 50% college tuition for spouse and dependent children. USA Health participates in the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Mobile is a growing, family-friendly city with a vibrant downtown. It is centrally located in the Gulf Coast with a temperate climate and low cost of living. There are many cultural and outdoor activities with proximity to rivers and sandy beaches.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to:
Krissy Shamburger
Physician Recruiter, USA Health
Email: Kshamburger@Health.SouthAlabama.edu
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Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.