Academic Pathologist — Autopsy Pathology

Job overview

The Academic Pathologist — Autopsy Pathology role is based onsite in Pittsburgh, PA, with compensation not specified; salary is described as commensurate with experience. The position is based at UPMC Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospitals and supports the Autopsy Pathology Center of Excellence within UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. The pathologist will devote approximately half of their time to autopsy pathology and half to another anatomic pathology subspecialty aligned with training and interest. The role includes service operations, case sign-out as needed, participation in Center of Excellence meetings and research initiatives, national and international representation, and teaching and mentoring pathology residents. The position requires an MD or DO, anatomic pathology board certification, academic interest in autopsy pathology, Pennsylvania medical licensure eligibility, and a record of scholarly activity and publications.

What you'll do

• Work with the Autopsy Pathology Center of Excellence director on service operations
• participate in Center meetings
• represent the department nationally and internationally
• mentor and teach pathology residents
• sign out autopsy cases and participate in research initiatives as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

academic pathologist

autopsy pathology

pittsburgh pa

upmc

anatomic pathology

center of excellence

assistant professor

associate professor

teaching

research

protected time

md or do

board certified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance
• malpractice coverage
• retirement and disability benefits
• six weeks of paid time off
• relocation
• $4,110 CME allowance
• paid Pennsylvania licensure and 1–2 professional memberships
• paid parental leave
• tuition assistance
• 403(b) with 50% employer match and employer-paid pension.

Why this role

Approximately 50% of time is dedicated to autopsy pathology and approximately 50% to another anatomic pathology subspecialty. The Center processes more than 350 hospital medical autopsy cases annually.

About the employer

UPMC Southwestern PA is hiring for this role. Industry: Medical Laboratories. Sector: 62.