Boston, Massachusetts
Nashville, Tennessee
Posted: 11-Sep-24
Location: Killeen, Texas
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 24005356rxv_31_1
General Anatomic Cytopathologist
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Baylor Scott and White Health is seeking two Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists in Temple, Texas to assist with a growing demand for services in the area. Fellowship training in cytopathology is preferred.
The successful candidates must have an MD degree (or MD equivalent), a valid Texas medical license (or qualifications to obtain one at the time of appointment) and be Board Certified or Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology. Applicant?s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission. Applicants with expertise in cytopathology either with a formal fellowship training or comparable experience and publications will be preferred. Responsibilities will include practicing general anatomic pathology as applicable and cytopathology service coverage including FNA procedures. Candidates with strong interpersonal skills are preferred.
The pathologists in the Department of Pathology have opportunities for academic affiliation with the new Medical School Campus of Baylor College of Medicine in Temple, Texas. Candidates will receive a competitive salary, moving allowance, generous CME and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k matching.
The candidates will join an existing team of 22 pathologists at this location. The expected work schedule is Monday- Friday with evening and weekend call rotated approx. 5 weeks coverage/ year. Ideal start date is August 2024. Primary responsibilities are in a 640-bed teaching hospital with an established and growing medical staff as also an academic center with 12 residents and 4 fellows in Pathology including 1 cytopathology fellow. The core laboratory in Temple receives more than 100,000 specimens annually and has numerous state of the art capabilities including primary digital sign out and an advanced molecular/ sequencing laboratory.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple (BSWMC-Temple) is a 640-bed hospital located in the heart of Central Texas, and home to the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. BSWMC-Temple is a Level IV maternal care center, an American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet facility and is accredited by The Joint Commission. BSWMC Temple was named the No. 1 Top Teaching Hospital in the country by the Fortune/PINC 100 listing and has won numerous other awards for safety and quality. BSWMC Temple has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs with over 400 residents and fellows.
About the Community
Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that?s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the "Wildflower Capital of Texas," Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health provides full-range, inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation and emergency medical services through 49 hospitals and more than 800 patient access points.
Contact Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter at Deborah.Dixon@BSWHeatlh.org.
Our competitive benefits package includes:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%
- 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
- CME reimbursement and paid time off
- Excellent Relocation Assistance package
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate Degree in Medicine
- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board by start date
- Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her speciality or demonstrate board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists
Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades? America?s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.