Pathology Locum Tenens Physician

Position Overview

One of our Partners, in NC is seeking a Board-Certified Transfusion Medicine Pathologist to provide locum tenens coverage for their established hospital-based pathology program. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in blood bank and transfusion medicine and be comfortable managing both clinical and administrative aspects of transfusion services in a high-acuity academic medical center.

This position includes weekday hours with rotating night and weekend call, supporting a 974-bed Level I Trauma Center and its systemwide transfusion program.

Pay Ranking: Top 15% of 2025 national market rates for Pathology locum physicians.

Estimated Monthly Earnings: $40,000

Assignment Highlights

• Coverage Dates: Immediate start; ongoing during recruitment

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Call: Rotating nights and weekends (additional pay)

• Setting: Inpatient and outpatient (hospital-based)

• Facility Type: 974-bed academic medical center | Level I Trauma

• Department: Established pathology service with 4 clinical pathologists

• EMR: EPIC

• Travel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA Healthcare

• Malpractice: Provided

• Joint Commission–certified agency (HPA Healthcare)

Skills & Experience

• Board Certified in Pathology and Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine (ABP)

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in hospital transfusion services

• Expertise:

  • Blood product management and apheresis

  • Immunohematology and antibody identification

  • Transfusion reaction workups and consultation

  • Oversight of quality and compliance under AABB, CAP, and FDA standards

• Preferred: Academic hospital or teaching experience

• License: Active North Carolina medical license (required)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical oversight for blood bank and transfusion services

• Review and approve complex antibody panels and component selections

• Oversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance (AABB, CAP, FDA)

• Serve as medical director for transfusion service as applicable

• Participate in hospital transfusion committee meetings and audits

• Consult on transfusion reactions and support the massive transfusion protocol

• Educate residents, technologists, and clinicians in transfusion medicine principles