Community Surgical Pathologist in Fort Wayne, IN

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), are seeking to recruit two anatomic pathologists with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology at our brand-new facility opening in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Additional specific subspecialty areas are welcome. The pathology footprint at Fort Wayne will also include a full-time clinical pathologist who will be the CLIA holder, a pathologist's assistant, and a cytologist. This recruitment is part of a strategic expansion driven by continued growth across the Indiana University Health system.

IU Health is expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care, with a new 140 bed hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The hospital will bring a broad range of services, including emergency, surgical and specialty care, closer to home for individuals and families in the region. Information on this investment into Fort Wayne's future can be found at: New IU Health Fort Wayne Hospital-Project Updates.

IU Health Fort Wayne is part of the 17-hospital IU Health Laboratory System served by over 70 pathologists. Although based in Fort Wayne, these positions will have access to the expertise of the subspecialized pathologists operating out of the department's IU Health Central Pathology Laboratory in Indianapolis. Being a part of the expansive IU Health Laboratory system affords the ideal candidate the ability to practice in a community environment with the support of the enriched environment created by an academic pathology practice.

The hospital is scheduled to open in May of 2027. As such, selected candidates will be expected to begin employment in early 2027 to support onboarding and operational readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnoses of benign and malignant conditions, including tumor grading and staging
• Interpret intraoperative consultations (e.g., frozen sections)
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical, radiologic and laboratory data
• Prepare and sign out pathology reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical case discussions
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with laboratory standards (e.g., CAP, CLIA)
• Interpret cytologic specimens, including Pap smears, fine needle aspirations 9FNA) and body fluids
• Provide diagnostic consultations to clinicians and participate in multidisciplinary case reviews
• Perform and supervise FNAs, including rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE)
• Provide on-call coverage and conference support with department faculty members

About the IUSM:

IUSM is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research teaching and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate or Terminal degree (MD, DO or equivalent) is required, Board Certification by the Americal Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship, completion of a Cytopathology Fellowship along with board certification in Cytopathology. Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.

• Fort Wayne is Indiana's 2nd largest city and boasts one of the lowest cost of living areas in the nation (ranked as fifth on U.S. News and World Report's 2023-2024 list of Best Affordable Places to live in the U.S.)
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• From Broadway theatre shows, storied minor league sports teams, one of the nation's top zoos, to beautiful museums and riverfront boat tours - the city has something to satisfy a wide array of interests
• Host of diverse festivals and a strong regional arts and crafts heritage
• Active lifestyle includes kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding at over 200 area lakes, PGA golf courses, bike trails, state parks, camping and a quarter-mile toboggan run
• Home to an international airport, named "the nation's friendliest airport" by USA Today
• Conveniently located to major metro areas of Chicago, Detroit and Indianapolis
• Top-tier school systems - both private and public options
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