Community Surgical Pathologist Faculty Position, Lafayette

Overview

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), in partnership with IU Health Medical Group (IUHMG), is seeking to recruit an anatomic pathologist with strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology at our Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Additional specific subspecialty areas are welcome. The pathology footprint at Arnett currently includes two full-time anatomic pathologists (this position will expand to three pathologists), a pathologists' assistant, and three cytologists.

This recruitment is part of a strategic expansion driven by continued growth across the Indiana University Health (IU Health) system.

IU Health is committed to expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care, with growing opportunities at our Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, Indiana. Arnett offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency, surgical, and specialty care, bringing advanced healthcare closer to home for individuals and families in the region. Current initiatives include expanding the Cancer Center at Arnett and planning the development of an additional hospital in West Lafayette.

IU Health Arnett is part of the 17-hospital IU Health Laboratory System, served by over 70 pathologists. Although based in Lafayette, the pathologists at Arnett have access to the expertise of the subsologists 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.

• 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 (FNA), 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.

• Strong base salary that is not RVU-based.
• IUSM and IUHMG are committed to providing inclusive benefits for eligible employees and families. To learn more: IU Benefits ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).); IUHMG Benefits ().

• A Doctorate or terminal degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) is required.
• Board certification by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Completion of a Surgical Pathology Fellowship or equivalent experience.
• Completion of a Cytopathology fellowship or equivalent experience, along with board certification in Cytopathology.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the community.

Lafayette, Indiana offers an unmatched quality of life in a safe and thriving college community. Located a quick drive from both Indianapolis and Chicago, residents enjoy a variety of family-friendly amenities and unparalleled diversity.

• Home of Big 10 conference member,
  Purdue University
• Highly-ranked public and private schools and a multitude of cultural amenities
• Easy access to hiking and biking trails, golfing, collegiate sports and more
• Entertainment and retail shops that include brew pubs, funky galleries, bakeries and bistros
• One hour to Indianapolis and two hours to Chicago

• The department is in a growth phase, backed by institutional financial support
• Stable environment with excellent retention practices and professional growth opportunities
• IUHPL is a 150,000-square-foot dedicated central laboratory building
• IUHPL has first-class facilities and serves as the centralized AP & CP testing facility for numerous IU Health hospitals and affiliated clinics performing 15 million diagnostic tests annually
• Environment that provides the ability to collaborate with a diverse cadre of subspecialized pathologists and clinical teams
• An impressive diversity of cases processed through IUHPL central histology laboratory
• Engaged in promoting innovation and excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows
• Strong support for translational research and clinical research activities should the successful candidate wish to pursue excellence in a subspecialty area of interest