Pathologist, Locum Tenens
Location: Newark, NJ
Job Type: Locum
Company: Palm Careers
Job Description Apply Now
Pathologist, Locum TenensWe are seeking a highly skilled and board-certified Pathologist to fulfill a locum tenens assignment at a renowned, high-volume cancer center. This full-time role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced pathologists to work within an academically affiliated medical environment, focusing on complex surgical pathology cases. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and play a critical role in delivering precise and timely diagnoses that support exceptional patient care. The position begins in October 2025, with a requirement of onsite presence and an active New Jersey medical license at the time of application.
As a Pathologist, Locum Tenens, you will have the unique chance to contribute to patient outcomes in a dynamic, academic setting, participating in a robust workflow that centers on cancer resection cases and advanced anatomic pathology. This role involves close teamwork with other pathologists, physician assistants, cytotechnologists, and dedicated office staff. The cancer center provides a stimulating environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and the highest standards in diagnostic excellence.
Applicants for this Pathologist, Locum Tenens position must demonstrate significant expertise in surgical pathology, with particular proficiency in large cancer resections. Prior experience working in academic or high-volume cancer centers is highly regarded. Candidates must also be adept at utilizing the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR) system for all documentation and reporting needs. The ability to commit to a minimum of two weeks per month is essential for this assignment. During on-call periods, you will remain available for pathology consults, supporting the medical center's mission to provide comprehensive care around the clock.
The Pathologist, Locum Tenens role requires a minimum onsite commitment of two weeks per month, with 24-hour on-call coverage as scheduled. This ensures continuity of care and expert review of complex cases, vital to the cancer center's operations. On-call duties are performed remotely from your lodging, as there is no dedicated call room. While the focus remains on diagnostic responsibilities, there are no anticipated procedural or surgical duties outside of pathology review. Additionally, there are no requirements for managing advanced practice providers or maintaining DEA or BLS certifications for this position.
In this Pathologist, Locum Tenens capacity, you will become an integral part of an innovative team dedicated to advancing cancer diagnostics and treatment. If you are passionate about leveraging your pathology expertise in a challenging and rewarding academic environment, we encourage you to apply by clicking the job application button for immediate consideration.
Pathologist, Locum Tenens - Summary- Locum tenens assignment in a high-volume cancer center
- Full-time, onsite role requiring an active New Jersey medical license
- Engage in complex surgical and anatomic pathology cases
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in an academic setting
- Perform expert review and diagnosis of large cancer resection and complex surgical pathology specimens
- Focus on anatomic pathology, including cytology
- Document and report findings using the EPIC EMR system
- Provide scheduled on-call coverage remotely from lodging
- Collaborate with pathologists, physician assistants, cytotechnologists, and office support staff
- Competitive locum tenens compensation
- Opportunity to work in a leading academic and cancer care environment
- Exposure to complex, high-acuity cases supporting professional growth
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Board Certified in Pathology
- Active New Jersey medical license required at time of application
- Extensive proficiency in surgical pathology with emphasis on large cancer resections
- Prior experience in academic or high-volume cancer centers preferred
- Trained and proficient in EPIC EMR
- Minimum commitment of two weeks per month
- No DEA, BLS, or additional certifications required
- Experienced pathologist with a strong background in complex surgical pathology
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-volume cancer center environments
- Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Proficient in using EPIC EMR for documentation and workflow
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to commit to scheduled assignments
- No procedural or surgical duties required beyond diagnostic responsibilities
- No call room available; on-call coverage is remote from lodging
- No management responsibilities for Advanced Practice Providers
- Join a respected team making a difference in cancer care and diagnostics
- Apply now by clicking the job application button for prompt consideration