Pathologist | Watertown, NY

**Pathologist | Watertown, NY**
**Board Certified/Eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology**

Position Summary:
• Full-time hospital-employed Pathologist joining a team of two experienced BC Pathologists.
• Board Certified/Eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• Eligible for NY medical licensure and CLEP Certificate of Qualification.
• Fellowship or recent surgical pathology experience welcomed.
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills required.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Annual base salary: $431,932
• Signing bonus: $50,000
• Annual educational loan repayment: $20,000
• Relocation reimbursement: $15,000
Practice Highlights:
• 290-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving Northern New York.
• Team of 190 physicians across 45 specialties.
• 24/7 full-service laboratory performing 1,000+ tests daily.
• Accredited by NYSDOH, Joint Commission, and AABB.
Laboratory & Technology Capabilities:
• In-house immunohistochemical (IHC) and in situ hybridization (ISH) staining using Leica BOND-MAX III automated stainer.
• Digitally printed blocks and slides for minimized labeling errors and full traceability.
• State-of-the-art Siemens Atellica chemistry analyzers and modern LIS.
Key Responsibilities:
• Interpret surgical pathology, cytology (gynecologic and non-gynecologic), and hematopathology cases.
• Perform grossing of routine specimens, occasional frozen sections, and IHC/ISH diagnostic workups.
• Provide clinical consultation in clinical pathology including blood bank/transfusion medicine, microbiology, hematology, and chemistry.
• Provide medical direction for clinical laboratory services, maintaining compliance with NYSDOH, CLIA, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with technical staff and provide expertise as needed.
• Participate in equitable call coverage (light, one in three weeks) and provide timely consultative support to clinicians.
Community Highlights – Northern New York:
• Watertown offers safe, attractive neighborhoods with quiet rural areas and affordable housing.
• Light traffic, excellent school systems, and scenic landscapes.
• Half an hour from the Canadian border.
• Watertown International Airport (ART) 15 minutes away; Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) one hour south.