UNIV - Open Rank - General Surgical Pathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory

Job Description

Charleston, SC Surgical Pathologist / Bone and Soft Tissue

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) nationally recognized Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine seeks an academically-oriented, board-certified General Surgical Pathologist with experience and / or interest in Bone and Soft Tissue.

MUSC, Charleston Division, is the quaternary medical center for South Carolina and a comprehensive transplant center and includes the Hollings Cancer Center, Ashley River Tower hospital, Shawn Jenkins Children’s / Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion Hospital and the Main MUSC hospital.

The Hollings Cancer Center is the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center in the state. The Surgical Pathology section has subspecialty expertise including GI / Liver Pathology, Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Bone / Soft Tissue Pathology, Head and Neck / Endocrine Pathology, Pulmonary Pathology, Placental Pathology, and Renal Pathology.

Our Department has approximately $5 million dollars in extramural funding annually and is consistently ranked in the upper half of pathology departments in the United States for National Institutes of Health funding.

We are seeking

• Academically oriented candidate with 1-3 years of post-fellowship experience is preferred; current fellow / recent graduates will be considered
• MD or equivalent degree with pathology specialty training and certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology
• Fellowship in Bone and Soft Tissue or Surgical Pathology fellowship with Bone and Soft Tissue focus would be desirable
• Board certification in AP or AP / CP
• Eligibility for medical licensure in South Carolina
• Experience in fostering collaborative relationships with colleagues, clinicians and researchers as well as serving as the diagnostic resource for Bone and Soft Tissue surgical cases and resource to technologists at the bench
• Participation in clinical and / or translational research endeavors is expected
• Excellent communication skills, work ethic, and team player approach to patient care
• Ability to instruct medical students, participate in the training of pathology residents and surgical pathology fellows, and actively participate in the academic mission of the Hollings Cancer Center adult and pediatric programs and Bone and Soft Tissue Tumor board

MUSC Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

• Collaborative team composed of 55 faculty
• High quality training programs with 20 residents who have had a 100% board passage rate for the past 7 years and 10-12 fellows in a variety of subspecialty areas
• CAP, AABB, ASHI, and FACT certifications and accreditations
• The Department offers a surgical pathology fellowship program (3 positions) as well as ACGME-accredited fellowships in Cytopathology, Neuropathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology.

Learn more about the Departmen t :

MUSC Offerings :

• Tenure track faculty position with academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications, expertise and accomplishments
• Relocation assistance
• Excellent retirement options including a pension and optional tax deferred contributions
• Sovereign immunity malpractice coverage

Charleston, SC , is frequently named one of the best places in America to live, and it’s easy to see why. This charming coastal city offers residents a unique mix of history, culture, arts, innovation, and natural beauty.

In Charleston, you can explore miles of pristine beaches and waterways in the morning, and wind your way along shaded cobblestone streets, exploring centuries-old historic homes in the afternoon.

At night, visit one of Charleston’s many award-winning restaurants to enjoy traditional Lowcountry cuisine prepared by world-class chefs.

Charleston is a place where you can live your life to its fullest.

Contact Michelle Barton, Administrative Coordinator for the Chair of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, at

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements : (Note : The following descriptions are applicable to this section : Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift;

Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position.

Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile.

Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces.

Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.

Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.

Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.

Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs.

unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.

Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance / relationship between objects;

depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.

Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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