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Description
nYour passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
nPosition Summary
nUNC Health is seeking a part-time Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service‑oriented role supporting high‑quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
nThe role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.
nClinical Responsibilities
nAnatomic and Clinical Pathology Services
nnnProvide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting.
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nnPerform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required.
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nnParticipate in cytology services (e.g., non‑gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs.
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nnEnsure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports.
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nnMeet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign‑out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.
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n nClinical Collaboration
nnnServe as an on‑site pathology resource for surgeons, proceduralists, and other clinicians.
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nnParticipate in multidisciplinary conferences or tumor boards as requested.
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nnCollaborate with UNC Health subspecialty pathologists and central services for complex cases or consultations, as needed.
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n nOperational Expectations
nnnMaintain an on‑site presence consistent with hospital coverage needs as a .5 FTE.
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nnParticipate in call coverage as defined by the hospital and UNC Health pathology service model.
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nnSupport efficient case flow and coordination with UNC Health centralized or subspecialty pathology services when applicable.
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nnUtilize UNC Health clinical and operational systems, including EPIC, for documentation and communication.
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n nQualifications
nRequired
nnnMD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
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nnBoard‑certified or board‑eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
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nnEligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
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nnDemonstrated competence in general surgical pathology.
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nnStrong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
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n nPreferred
nnnPrior experience in a hospital or non‑academic pathology practice.
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nnFamiliarity with UNC Health-style integrated delivery systems.
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nnExperience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.
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n nWork Environment
nnnHospital-based clinical practice.
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nnService‑focused role with predictable scheduling aligned to hospital operations.
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nnNo routine teaching, research, or academic productivity requirements.
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nnSupported by UNC Health pathology leadership and system resources.
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n nCompensation & Benefits
nnnCompetitive compensation aligned with pathology benchmarks.
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nnComprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support.
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nnRelocation assistance may be available.
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n nTo be considered, please email your resume to
nJob Details
nLegal Employer: NCHEALTH
nEntity: UNC Medical Center
nOrganization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
nWork Type: Part Time
nStandard Hours Per Week: 20.00
nWork Assignment Type: Onsite
nWork Schedule: Day Job
nLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
nExempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
nThis is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
nUNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
nQualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Worksite address
chapel hill, NC, 27517, US
Who can apply
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