Job Posting:  Apr 15, 2025, 10:18:15 AM   

Closing Date:  Ongoing, 11:59:00 PM Full-time     A.M.      P.M.

Collective Bargaining Unit:  SEIU Local 73 Drs Council Local 20 

Posting Salary:  $229,329 - $303,219

Organization:  Health and Hospital Systems 

LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER HOSPITAL – PATHOLOGY

Applicants may apply for this position online and see  the full  job description on our website at https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=429621 or submit a resume/ CV to the following email address: MDRecruit@cookcountyhhs.org

When submitting a resume/CV by email, you must include the job title and posting number in the subject line of your email. An application or resume/CV must be filed for each position which interests you.

To receive Veteran Preference, appropriate discharge papers must be attached to the online   application or must be included with your emailed resume/CV.  Please refer to Veteran Preference document requirements listed on our website on the job posting.

SEIU LOCAL 20 DRS. COUNCIL

Job Summary (see the Job Posting on our website for the full Job Description and Veteran Preference Information)

Under the administrative direction of the Chair of the Department of Pathology, assumes professional, scientific, consultative, administrative and educational responsibilities as needed in sections for the Division of Anatomic Pathology. 

Typical Duties 

The Attending Physician VIII (Pathologist) is expected to participate actively in the delivery of quality patient care and service by each section in the Division of Anatomic Pathology. 

In the Section of Autopsy Pathology 

• As needed, performs the postmortem examination on all assigned cares. Works alone or teaches and supervises the resident(s)/fellow(s) or other assigned health professionals including students on dissection, gross description, documentation, selection, of sections, microscopic examination and clinical pathologic correlation of the autopsy findings. 
• Responsible for issuing timely provisional and final anatomic diagnosis of assigned cases. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Director of Autopsy Pathology and the Chair of the Division of Anatomic Pathology. 

In the Section of Surgical Pathology 

• As needed, performs the gross examination, dissection, documentation and photography and sampling for microscopic examination in all assigned cases. 
• Performs the microscopic examination and edits the gross and microscopic findings on all assigned cases. 
• Provides intraoperative consultations with or without frozen sections on all assigned cases. 
• Responsible for the timely completion and reporting of intraoperative consultations. 
• Responsible for the timely completion and reporting of all assigned surgical pathology cases. 
• Expected to work independently; however, completion of a case may involve and require working with, teaching, and supervising pathologist extenders, residents, fellows, other health professionals, and students 
• Completes all Histology and Surgical Pathology forms that are required for the sections Quality Control/Quality Assurance activities. 
• Follows the policies and procedures in the Sections of Autopsy and Surgical Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology and Department of Pathology.   
• Participates in service coverage rotation schedule in Surgical Pathology.  On assigned call days, will be responsible for the final disposition of all surgical pathology specimens that are accessioned to the attending pathologist and accessioned specimens, including the performance of intraoperative consultations (with or without frozen sections) up to 4pm.  Signs out all the cases accessioned to the attending pathologist on the day on call.  Covers as scheduled (one week at a time) night (4:00pm to 7:00am next day), weekend (24 hours) and holiday (24 hours) calls.   
• Supervises and teaches pathologist extenders, residents and fellows in Surgical Pathology, and other health professionals and students rotating in Surgical Pathology.  Covers autopsy service as needed.  
• Shares responsibilities for the maintenance of all educational programs and postgraduate medical education involving Autopsy and Surgical Pathology.  
• Supports and participates in scholarly activities and clinical research in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Department of Pathology. 
• Performs as assigned duties in the Division of Anatomic Pathology according to the nationally accepted standards in the field of Anatomic Pathology. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Section Director of Surgical Pathology or the Chair of the Division of Anatomic Pathology. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical college or university or foreign equivalent 
• Valid License as a Physician in the State of Illinois  
• Completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology 
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and must Board Certified within one (1) year of starting employment 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Surgical Pathology Fellowship with subspecialty training, expertise or interest, especially in breast pathology, dermatopathology, soft tissue and bone pathology, informatics, histology laboratory expertise

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
• You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)  

For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/ 

MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.

*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor. 

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