Per Diem AP/CP Pathologist

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Schedule: Per Diem | As Needed
Shift: Flexible | Specific Hours Not Provided

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Anatomic Pathologist to join a multidisciplinary pathology team on a per diem basis in Brooklyn, NY. This position offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive diagnostic pathology services, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, intraoperative consultations, and postmortem examinations.

The ideal candidate will be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology, possess strong diagnostic expertise, and demonstrate the ability to independently evaluate and interpret complex pathology cases while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, and patient care.

This opportunity offers a collaborative academic environment with involvement in multidisciplinary conferences, clinical consultations, and departmental quality assurance activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, diagnose, and sign out a wide variety of general anatomic pathology cases, including surgical pathology specimens.

• Evaluate and sign out gynecologic (GYN) and non-gynecologic (Non-GYN) cytology specimens.

• Perform intraoperative consultations, including frozen section evaluations, to assist surgeons with real-time clinical decision-making.

• Conduct rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) to assess fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimen adequacy.

• Evaluate renal biopsy specimens and biopsy touch preparations to ensure appropriate specimen adequacy and diagnostic evaluation.

• Review and interpret abnormal hematology slides and provide diagnostic consultation as needed.

• Perform postmortem examinations (autopsies) and complete accurate, comprehensive pathology reports.

• Participate in interdisciplinary conferences, including tumor boards and specialty-specific clinical meetings.

• Provide consultative input to referring physicians regarding laboratory findings, pathology results, and diagnostic interpretations.

• Collaborate with surgeons, oncologists, hematologists, and other healthcare professionals to support accurate diagnoses and effective patient management.

• Participate in departmental quality assurance activities, peer reviews, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete pathology reports and medical documentation.

• Support compliance with applicable laboratory accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies.

• Communicate critical or significant pathology findings promptly to the appropriate clinical teams.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory personnel and clinical staff to maintain efficient workflows and high-quality diagnostic services.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.

• Completion of an accredited pathology residency training program.

Licensure & Board Certification:

• Active New York State Physician License required.

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Clinical Pathology (CP) through the American Board of Pathology required.

Experience:

• Strong diagnostic experience in general surgical pathology and cytopathology.

• Experience interpreting gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens.

• Familiarity with intraoperative consultations and frozen section evaluations.

• Experience performing rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) for FNA specimen adequacy.

• Knowledge of renal biopsy adequacy assessments and biopsy touch preparations.

• Experience reviewing abnormal hematology slides preferred.

• Experience performing and interpreting postmortem examinations.

• Previous experience participating in tumor boards, multidisciplinary conferences, or clinical consultations preferred.

• Experience working in an academic or teaching environment preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong diagnostic and interpretive skills in anatomic pathology.

• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment and provide accurate, timely diagnoses.

• Excellent analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.

• Ability to efficiently manage pathology case volumes and meet established turnaround time requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to provide clear and effective clinical consultations to referring physicians.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

• Ability to adapt to a per diem schedule and work effectively within an established pathology team.

• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, professional development, and high-quality patient care.

Additional Information

• Per diem opportunity offering scheduling based on departmental needs and availability.

• Opportunity to practice a broad spectrum of anatomic pathology, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and autopsy services.

• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, specialty conferences, and clinical consultations.

• Collaborative academic environment with opportunities for professional engagement and continued learning.

• Involvement in departmental quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives.