Anatomic Pathology - Physician - Pathology - Coney Island Hospital - Brooklyn, NY - per diem

Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.

PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health Hospitals (H H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.

NYC Health Hospitals/Coney Island, located in Southern Brooklyn, accommodates more than 250,000 outpatient visits, more than 89,000 emergency room visits, and with 371 beds, more than 15,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains a strong academic affiliation with SUNY Downstate Medical Center and New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in order to maintain its high standards of healthcare delivery. Soon to be the home of a brand-new State of the Art Inpatient Clinical Services Building and Campus.

Responsibilities:

PAGNY is currently seeking per diem Pathologists to work at Coney Island Hospital.

Responsible for direction and operation of the Anatomic Pathology Service, including surgical pathology, autopsy and cytology.

Supervision of Pathologists Assistant, Cytotechnologists.

Active participation in teaching of medical students.

Assist Medical Director in assuming responsibility of all functions of the Laboratory, including proficiency testing, or anything else, as needed.

Critical results reporting to providers and documenting such communication. Gross examination and dictation of surgical specimens in absence of PA.

Microscopic examination, resulting and sign out of tissue and cytology specimens. Performance of intra-operative consultations (including Frozen Sections).

Assess adequacy of renal biopsies.

Performance of autopsies.

QA/QC review and participation in QMS/QA/PI processes.

Medical supervision, communication with clinicians, examination of complicated CSF, blood smears and other stains.

Assist Laboratories in urinalysis smears and joint fluid evaluations.

Medical consultation on Laboratory test results and Reference Laboratory Testing.

Qualifications:

Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Must hold valid unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York

Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team, and be willing to teach

Must hold, or be eligible for, or plan to become eligible for NY state Certificates of Qualification