Horizon Health Network, Saint John area (Region 2), is actively seeking a full-time Anatomical Pathologist in the Department of Laboratory Medicine at the Saint John Regional Hospital.

The successful candidate will be employed in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and will be expected to provide Molecular Pathology expertise to a busy service that performs molecular testing for Southwestern New Brunswick. Current services include many stand-alone tests for various tumor mutations as well as broad Next Generation Sequencing for hematologic malignancies and solid tumors. The pathologist will work in conjunction with a Molecular Geneticist who currently oversees the service. The pathologist will be dividing their time between general anatomic pathology service and molecular pathology consultation.

JOB DUTIES:
These responsibilities are basic. Additional duties may be assigned from time to time as may be necessary to the operation of Horizon Health Network:
• Provide expert advice and consultative services to physicians and other healthcare professionals on the choice, methods, and interpretation of molecular pathology tests and their use in the diagnosis of medical disorders.
• Periodically assess scope of current services in context of emerging standards of care.
• Participate in quality assurance exercises for divisions of anatomic pathology, Hematopathology and molecular pathology.
• Provide on-call services during statutory holidays, evenings and weekends as part of the on-call schedule for the Department. Participate in medical practice that is compatible with the Health Authority’s mission, values and strategic directions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 Medical Degree is required.
 Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Anatomical pathology, equivalent qualifications will be considered.
 Formal training in Molecular Pathology and /or Dermatopathology is desirable.
 Must be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick.
 Must be a member in good standing with the and the New Brunswick Medical Society.
 Must have current malpractice insurance from the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) appropriate to the category of practice.
 Proficiency in English is required. Bilingual skills would be considered an asset. In accordance with immigration requirements, preference will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada.
 Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills.
 Good attendance and work record.
 Physically able to perform assigned duties.

HOURS OF WORK:
 Hours of work are normally provided between 0830hrs – 1630hrs Monday to Friday, unless otherwise agreed upon by the Service/Department Head.
 After-hours and weekend call coverage in coordination with members of the Department.

Last Mirrored
This vacancy was mirrored to GlobalCareWork.com from MDWork.com on July 4, 2020.

Application Process
Please visit the original posting on MDWork.com, the Canadian physician job registry, to apply for this vacancy.