Physician - Pathology - Kelsey Seybold Clinic at North Houston

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine sign-out, providing high quality diagnosis of surgical pathology and cytology specimens by using a variety of microscope techniques, including light microscopy, special stains, immunohistochemical stains or other techniques
• Consults with referring physicians about ordering and interpreting tests or providing treatments
• Provides diagnostic information to the treating/referring physician in the form of a written pathology report
• Maintains compliance with departmental key performic indicators such as turnaround time and peer review metrics
• Perform frozen sections on a rotating basis
• Perform rapid on-site assessment (ROSE) of in-office fine needle aspirations as needed
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment conferences
• Is available and on site during normal working hours to assist peers, administration, and staff with lab or pathology related questions
• Participates in proficiency testing programs and intradepartmental meetings to establish measures to ensure and improve accuracy of diagnoses and quality of care
• Participates in professional organizations, continuing medical educational conferences, and seminars to keep abreast of developments in pathology
• Perform gross examination, dissection and description of specimens according to procedure
• Provide oversight, assistance, and education of laboratory personnel in the processing of specimens
• May take photographs of specimens when indicated for patient reports or archival purposes
• May consult with peers or extra departmental consultants on difficult cases as requested or needed
• Adhere to HIPAA requirements as it pertains to protected health information (PHI)
• May perform on-call responsibilities
• Completes annual training programs within the required timeframe and regularly attends staff meetings
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals
• Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations
• May be responsible for CLIA Laboratory Directorships of one or more clinical laboratories
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with American Board of Pathology requirements for maintenance of certification and annual continuing medical education requirements for state licensure
• Gain/Maintains appropriate medical staff membership and privileges at applicable medical facilities

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD, DO)
• Accredited Residency training
• Licensed or willing to be licensed in the State of Texas
• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Experience:
  • Skill in written and verbal communications and ability to communicate well with referring providers
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies
  • Ability to exercise initiative, problem solving, and decision making
  • Ability to establish priorities and coordinate work activities
  • Ability to work independently and make reliable recommendations and diagnoses in the care of treatment of patients
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

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