Geisinger is hiring an experienced GI/Liver Pathologist to join its Department of Laboratory Medicine, supporting a high-volume, integrated multi-hospital pathology service. You’ll work from the state-of-the-art AP core laboratory in Danville, PA with a subspecialty workload model and shared AP-only call. Standout perk: competitive compensation independent of academic rank, plus teaching and research opportunities with an academic appointment available.
- State-of-the-art core laboratory
- Teaching and fellowship programs
- Academic appointment and research opportunities
The Department of Laboratory Medicine at Geisinger is seeking an experienced, AP or AP/CP boarded pathologist with subspecialty expertise in GI/Liver due to growth in the system.
Job Duties
Geisinger's core laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility located in Danville, PA with a pathology residency program (AP/CP), fellowship programs in cytopathology, dermatopathology, molecular genetics, informatics, and a new fellowship in GI/Liver pathology
Laboratory Medicine performs approximately 10 million billable clinical tests, >100,000 surgical cases, and >36,000 GI/Liver cases yearly
Professional staff includes 50 pathologists and PhDs, including 4 GI/Liver trained pathologists
Multihospital system recruiting for position at the AP core laboratory site, no travel required
Pathology and laboratory services are integrated across the Geisinger system with pathologists at different sites sharing a common workload in a sub-specialty model
AP-only night/weekend call, shared evenly with 15 pathologists at this location
Generalist frozen section coverage, shared with >12 pathologists at this location
Potential opportunities for leadership positions within the laboratory
Teaching responsibilities include medical students, residents, and fellows in pathology and non-laboratory specialties
Academic appointment available at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Research opportunities available
Competitive compensation, independent of academic rank
Position Details
AP/CP or AP board certified
Fellowship training or high level of expertise in GI/Liver pathology
Additional experience in genitourinary, thoracic, or soft tissue pathology desirable
Good communication skills and commitment to collegial teamwork
Clinical translational research experience preferred, not required
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Systems-Based Practice; Patient Care And Procedural Skills; Professional Etiquette
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .
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Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.