Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist with outstanding diagnostic expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate must have strong anatomic pathology skills to include surgical pathology, cytology, and frozen section diagnostic skills, a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and experience with clinical pathology to include peripheral smear review and knowledge of CLIA regulatory requirements as it applies to laboratory operations.  Pathologist with outstanding diagnostic expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate must have strong anatomic pathology skills to include surgical pathology, cytology, and frozen section diagnostic skills, a desire to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, and experience with clinical pathology to include peripheral smear review and knowledge of CLIA regulatory requirements as it applies to laboratory operations.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

Perform routine sign-out, providing high quality diagnosis of surgical pathology and cytology specimens by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemical stains or other techniquesConsults with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatmentsProvides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology reportMaintains compliance with departmental key performic indicators such as turnaround time and peer review metricsPerform frozen sections on a rotating basisPerform rapid on-site assessment (ROSE) of in-office fine needle aspirations as neededParticipates in interdisciplinary treatment conferencesIs available and on site during normal working hours to assist peers, administration, and staff with lab or pathology related questionsParticipates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of careParticipates in professional organizations, continuing medical educational conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathologyPerform gross examination, dissection and description of specimens according to procedureProvide oversight, assistance, and education of laboratory personnel in the processing of specimensMay take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposesMay consult with peers or extra departmental consultants on difficult cases as requested or neededAdhere to HIPAA requirements as it pertains to protected health information (PHI)May perform on-call responsibilitiesCompletes annual training programs within the required timeframe and regularly attends staff meetingsMaintains strictest confidentialityComplies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manualsAdherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA RegulationsMay be responsible for CLIA Laboratory Directorships of one or more clinical laboratoriesPerforms other duties as assignedComplies with American Board of Pathology requirements for maintenance of certification and annual continuing medical education requirements for state licensureGain/Maintains appropriate medical staff membership and privileges at applicable medical facilities

 

Experience:

Skill in written and verbal communications and ability to communicate well with referring providersAbility to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agenciesAbility to exercise initiative, problem solving, and decision makingAbility to establish priorities and coordinate work activitiesAbility to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses in the care of treatment of patients

 

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

Medical Degree (MD, DO)Accredited Residency trainingLicensed or willing to be licensed in the State of TexasBoard Certified or Board Eligible

 

Preferred Qualification:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

 

Compensation for this specialty generally ranges from  $147.84 to $253.85 per hour. Total cash compensation includes base pay and bonus and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

 

 

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

 

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