PPAC Pathologist

Overview

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) affiliated with the DPLM of The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks an academic anatomic pathologist at the level of assistant, associate or full professor to join one of the largest pediatric pathology and laboratory medicine departments in the U.S.

The successful candidate will join an experienced professional staff of approximately 30 pathologists and doctoral scientists. Qualifications include board certification in anatomic pathology; certification or eligibility in pediatric pathology will be an asset.

The successful applicant should be accomplished or willing to develop expertise in Neuropathology, Autopsy and Perinatal Pathology or other areas of surgical pathology. Our digital pathology program went live fully in 2024 with the opportunity for digital review and sign-out of all surgical pathology and autopsy cases, and the potential for intradepartmental consultation. This is a 100% on site position.

The DPLM accessions over 9,000 surgical specimens, over 1,200 cytology specimens and performs around 90 autopsies and around 75 placenta/fetopsies examinations per year. Anatomic Pathologists are currently supported by a team of four (4) Pathologists’ Assistants and one (1) gross technician.

There is close collaboration between AP and IGM; AP faculty participate in assessment of the material submitted for clinical molecular testing from patients enrolled in COG (Children’s Oncology Group) protocols nationwide, as well as material submitted for the national molecular characterization initiative (MCI) for solid tumors.

The position will provide assistance to the Department’s anatomic pathology laboratory, active learning curriculum for residents, graduate students, pathology fellows, and consultative services and Outreach Program.

Job Description Summary

Examines and analyzes tissue specimens to diagnose and treat diseases. Analyzes and interprets laboratory tests, including biopsies, blood tests, and other specimens, to identify diseases and conditions.

Essential Functions

• Provides surgical pathology, clinical pathology, or autopsy diagnostic services including frozen section diagnosis, gross examination, microscopic examination, report generation and case coding. Performs autopsies, completes death certificates, coordinates work with funeral homes, records preliminary findings and generates a comprehensive autopsy report.
• Provides input to budget development, new procedure development, cost containment, supplier and equipment selection, and utilization monitoring. Assists in the supervision of technical staff and provides input to the annual performance appraisals of key staff.
• Directly supervises and instructs residents and fellows during daily work. Contributes to medical and allied health student teaching during rotations. Contributes to lectures and laboratories for medical students and allied health students as requested.
• Troubleshoots, modernizes, or otherwise improves services from the department, particularly within assigned clinical area. Completes small projects and investigations, some of which may result in publications or national conference presentations.
• Collaborates to ensure regulatory, state, and federal compliance in the section as well as compliance with other mandatory and voluntary applicable standards. Ensures that services and practices fulfill clinical care requirements.
• Performs and analyzes quality improvement projects. Contributes to appropriate local and national professional organizations through activities such as serving on committees and giving presentations at annual meetings. Represents on hospital and medical staff committees.
• Offers expertise to daily activities including sample analysis, procedure writing, problem resolution, complex workups, information services, outpatient phlebotomy, referral testing, marketing, and customer service. Serves as the primary contact for members of the clinical staff.
• Collects, photographs, prepares, and presents autopsy, surgical and laboratory cases chosen for presentation at interdepartmental case review conferences and grand rounds. Provides in-service didactic presentations, develops, distributes, and publishes educational articles, participates in research projects, and contributes to peer reviewed journals.

Education Requirement

Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school or international equivalent, M.D. followed by a residency in pathology.

Licensure Requirement

• Medical License in the State of Ohio, required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.

Certifications

• Board certified or Board eligible in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology, required.
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatric Pathology (if appropriate) and recertification as needed.

Skills

• Working knowledge of anatomic, physiologic, biochemical, and genetic basis of disease processes, required.
• Analytical and interpersonal skills necessary to develop and implement goals and policies; to provide effective departmental leadership; and to interact successfully with external contacts including medical, nursing, and administrative staff.
• Publication in professional journals is highly desirable. Writing experience is essential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an appointment to the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Medical Staff in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Experience: (not specified)

Physical Requirements

Occasionally

Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Flexing/extending of neck, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

Frequently

Audible speech, Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

CONTINUOUSLY: Color vision

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above

(not specified)

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"