Physician - Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist - Full Time Academic - SLUCare Physician Group

Job Highlights :

SLUCare physician Group, a member of SSM Health is seeking an anatomic and clinical pathologist for service at an academic campus.

Other subspecialties, especially hematopathology or cytopathology, are welcome.

Responsibilities include anatomic and clinical pathology, with hematopathology or cytopathology desirable but not required.

Teaching pathology residents is an important component of the position.

Minimum qualifications include BE / BC in AP / CP. Applicant must obtain a permanent Missouri state medical license prior to employment.

Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send inquiries to :

Katherine J. Robbins, M.D.

Interim Chair of Pathology

Phone 314-977-4646

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. #J1No #H1BYes

Job Summary :

Diagnose and treat injuries or illnesses.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for obtaining call coverage by other medical staff members for holidays, vacations and other time off.
• Responsible for the standard of practice for patient population.
• Responsibility for maintaining a private office and all clinical decision making within the office during times of service.
• Acts as an advisor and consultant in the establishment of operational policies of the practice to include : (1) Purchasing and capital allocations;
• 2) Managed care plan participation; (3) Budget and practice expenses; (4) Medicare / Medicaid participation; (5) Billing and collection of professional fees;

6) Personnel management and related policies; (7) Risk management and quality assurance; and (8) Coding compliance.

• Responsible for after-hours call coverage for patients of the practice, in addition to office appointments.
• Participates in community service activities, including speaking engagements, writing and special clinical programs as reasonably requested.
• Responsible for all risk management, coding compliance and quality assurance activities and functions in and related to the practice.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use / data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect / recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and / or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting / carrying and pushing / pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting / moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot / leg and hand / arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

Physician - Regional MSO Credentialing

Work Shift :

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Employee