Per-Diem Dermatopathologist - Needham, MA | Atrius Health

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind **Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

Preferred Qualification:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) fluency

About Optum

Optum is the health care technology and innovation company of the UnitedHealth Group enterprise along with UnitedHealthcare. We’re a global organization that’s evolving health care so everyone can have the opportunity to live their healthiest life. With our hands across all aspects of health, we'll provide you with a rewarding career that enables you to grow in the directions that best fit your passions. This is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s dedicated to Caring. Connecting. Growing together.