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Outstanding opportunity for a Pathologist in beautiful southern Illinois
Carpentersville, Illinois, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pathology
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Location Carbondale, Illinois, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 1/05/20
Job ID: 7687
Practice Details
  • Looking for a Pathologist to join our growing hospital based pathology practice.
  • This opportunity will provide a pathologist with opportunities in various types of pathology in a CAP/AABB approved hospital.
  • Annual volumes are increasing and currently: 4,000 non-gyn cytology cases (including FNA, EBUS and EUS cases), 13,000 surgical cases (ranging the gamut from biopsies to complex oncologic resections), 1,100 peripheral blood smears, 150 bone marrows and 2 adult autopsies. A Pap smear program is currently being developed, and volumes are unknown.
  • Call is on a rotational basis and generally calls are light (currently every 4th week).
  • Clinical pathology is covered by all pathologists and knowledge of clinical issues and clinical troubleshooting is required.
  • BC in AP/CP pathology and BE/BC in a subspecialty (if applicable)
  • Preferred but not required: 3-5 years in practice signing out complex cancer cases utilizing CAP cancer checklists, molecular studies and personalized medicine metrics.
  • Comfortable with bone marrow evaluations including those of MDS/MPD.
  • The candidate would preferably have strong diagnostic skills in Hepatology and soft tissue.
Recruiter's Insight

Earn more and pay less. Expect A Starting Salary Up To $50,000 More Compared To Starting Salaries In Chicago And St. Louis Areas. Coupled With A Cost Of Living Of 20-30% Less Than Chicago/St. Louis markets, This Pathologist Will Have Significant Buying Power To Build Their Dream Home, Pay Off School Loans And Retire Early.

The Housing Market. With average home pricing settled at $116,948 and where a desirable 3600 square ft. 5 Bedroom/3 Bath home lists for $338,000, building a quality of life with substantial savings is easy.

The Community. The community is welcoming to new members and offers a series of fun events throughout the year for family members and getting to know one another.

About Employer. The people of Southern Illinois Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, are dedicated to promoting the health and well being of all of the people in the communities they serve.

Closest Major City
  • Saint Louis, MO (82 miles)
  • Nashville, TN (171 miles)
  • Memphis, TN (184 miles)
  • Louisville, KY (192 miles)
  • Indianapolis, IN (219 miles)
Colleges and Universities
  • There are 8 colleges within 50 miles of location
  • Southern Illinois University (SIU Salukis) enrolls students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The University offers 192 undergraduate, 80 masters and 32 doctoral programs in addition to professional degrees in law and medicine.
  • John Logan Community College (9 miles) 4400+ students
  • Shawnee Mission Community College multiple campuses within 20 miles
Recreation
  • Park District offers many different courses throughout the year, in adult fitness, youth recreation, and family fun.
  • Baseball fields, basketball, BBQ grills, exercise track, multi-use fields, parking, picnicking, playground, restrooms, soccer fields, spray park, and a splash park.
  • Super Splash Park has an 8 lane lap pool, diving board, water slide, lazy river, beach style leisure pool, and much more for the whole family to enjoy.
  • Crab Orchard Lake is a 6,965-acre reservoir in Williamson County, Illinois. It is the centerpiece of the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge.
Shopping
  • University Mall is dedicated to serving the shopping needs of the Southern Illinois community with stores like Macys, JCPenney, Ulta Beauty, Ross Dress for Less, and many more.
  • A mixture of boutiques, bike shops, flower shops, vintage furniture stores, and unique gift shops, in addition to several music shops, a natural-foods market and the only full tobacconist in Southern Illinois.
  • University Place is an open-air center (250,000 square feet) with Dicks Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Petco, AMC Theater (8 Screen Complex), Tj Maxx, Party City and more.