Locum Pathology need in Texas- AP&CP with a focus on Surgical/Gyn Pathology

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen, TX
Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen is seeking a Board-Certified Pathologist to provide ongoing locum tenens coverage in an inpatient hospital setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a Texas-licensed pathologist looking for stable, long-term coverage with a well-established pathology department.

Assignment Overview

• Specialty: Pathology – Anatomic & Clinical

• Practice Setting: Inpatient Hospital

• Start Date: ASAP

• Coverage Duration: Ongoing

• Schedule:

  • Hospital hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Call coverage after hours, weekends, and holidays

• Call Type: In-house (rare call; ~10% callback rate)

• Reason for Coverage: Scheduling need

Facility Details

• Facility: Valley Baptist Medical Center – Harlingen

• Trauma Level: II

• Stroke Certified: Yes

• EMR: Cerner

• Supervision: Supervision of 2 APPs required

• Support Staff: 2 APPs, 2 office staff

Required Skills & Scope of Practice

Candidates must be comfortable with a broad scope of Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, including:

• Surgical Pathology

• GI & GU Pathology

• Gynecologic Pathology (preferred focus)

• Dermatopathology

• Neuropathology

• Hematopathology (bone marrow & lymph nodes)

• Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy & interpretation

• Cytology (GYN & Non-GYN)

• Frozen sections / grossing
  

Requirements

• Board Certified in Pathology – REQUIRED

• Active Texas medical license – REQUIRED
  

• No ACLS, BLS, ATLS, or PALS required

Why This Opportunity?

• Ongoing, stable locum need

• Established pathology department

• Broad but well-defined scope

• Preference for candidates with gynecologic and surgical pathology expertise

• Work with a respected Tenet Healthcare facility

📩 Interested?
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