Ongoing Locum Pathology Need in Syracuse, New York.

Facility: St. Joseph's Health
Location: Syracuse
System: Trinity Health
Practice Setting: Hospital-Based Pathology Lab
Coverage Need: 3–6 months with extension options
Call: None

Opportunity Overview

St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Board-Certified Anatomic Pathologist to provide short-term locum coverage due to a physician shortage. This is a collegial, hospital-based pathology group with strong onsite support and no call responsibilities.

You’ll join a team of:

• 4 Pathologists

• 5 Histotechnologists

• 1 Pathology Assistant

• 2 Cytotechnologists

Other pathologists will be present during coverage.

Clinical Responsibilities

• General Anatomic Pathology

• Surgical Pathology

• Cytology (GYN cytology included; cytology proficiency exam required)

• Frozen section analysis

• Grossing own specimens

• Cutting frozen sections on cryostat

Annual Volumes:

• ~13,000 surgical specimens

• ~3,000 cytology specimens

Laboratory & Equipment

• Certifications: CLIA & NYS

• EMR: EPIC / Beaker

• ThinPrep Integrated Imager (Hologic)

• Cryostat: Avantik QS12UV, Avantik QS II

• Microscopes: Nikon Eclipse E400, Olympus BX41

• Trauma Level: III

• Credentialing Timeline: 40–45 days

Requirements

• Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology

• Active New York State License

• Self-Query NPDB (pulled within the same month as submission)

About the Facility

St. Joseph’s Health is a nonprofit regional health system serving Central New York and Northern Pennsylvania. It is nationally recognized for quality and patient satisfaction and is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic healthcare systems in the U.S.

About Syracuse, NY

Syracuse offers the balance of metropolitan amenities and outdoor access:

• Dining, events, shopping, and cultural attractions

• Minutes from boating, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and golf

• Short drive to the Adirondacks, Thousand Islands, and Finger Lakes wine region

• Home to Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University

• Less than 10 minutes from Syracuse Hancock International Airport
  

This is an excellent hospital-based pathology opportunity in a well-supported lab with no call, strong infrastructure, and a manageable case volume.

If you’re licensed in NY and interested in a 3–6 month assignment, I’d be happy to share additional details.