Ocular Pathologist

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Job Details

Jefferson Health is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Ocular Pathologist to join our team of specialists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fellowship-trained physician to provide expert diagnostic evaluation of ocular and periocular tissues while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of ophthalmologists, pathologists, oncologists, and other specialists.

The successful candidate will play an important role in diagnosing a broad spectrum of ophthalmic diseases, including ocular tumors, inflammatory disorders, infectious conditions, and degenerative diseases. This position offers opportunities to contribute to medical education, clinical research, and the continued advancement of ophthalmic pathology services within Jefferson Health.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in ophthalmic histopathology, strong diagnostic skills, and a commitment to clinical excellence, collaborative patient care, and academic medicine.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostic and Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive histopathologic evaluation and diagnosis of ocular, orbital, and periocular tissue specimens.
• Interpret surgical pathology specimens involving the eyelids, conjunctiva, cornea, orbit, optic nerve, and intraocular structures.
• Diagnose a broad range of ocular diseases, including benign and malignant neoplasms, inflammatory and infectious conditions, congenital abnormalities, and degenerative disorders.
• Evaluate complex ophthalmic pathology cases and provide expert consultation to ophthalmologists, pathologists, and other clinical specialists.
• Utilize appropriate diagnostic techniques, including routine histopathology, immunohistochemistry, special stains, and molecular testing, when indicated.
• Correlate histopathologic findings with clinical presentations, ophthalmic imaging, and other diagnostic information to support accurate diagnoses and treatment planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards, as applicable.
• Collaborate with ophthalmic surgeons, ocular oncologists, and other specialists to support coordinated patient care.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive pathology reporting in accordance with established quality and patient safety standards.
• Participate in laboratory quality assurance, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

Academic and Collaborative Opportunities

• Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals.
• Contribute to clinical and translational research related to ocular pathology, ophthalmic oncology, and other areas of professional interest.
• Participate in departmental conferences, educational lectures, and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• Collaborate with colleagues across ophthalmology, pathology, and other specialties to advance diagnostic capabilities and clinical outcomes.
• Support the continued development and advancement of ocular pathology services within Jefferson Health.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research publications, presentations, and professional society participation, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an accredited residency program in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Ophthalmology.
• Completion of fellowship training in Ophthalmic Pathology or equivalent specialized training and demonstrated expertise in ocular pathology.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Ophthalmology through the appropriate certifying board.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.
• Eligibility for medical staff appointment and applicable clinical or laboratory privileges at Jefferson Health.
• Demonstrated expertise in the histopathologic diagnosis of ocular and periocular diseases.
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Preferred

• Experience practicing ocular pathology within an academic medical center or specialized ophthalmic pathology service.
• Expertise in the evaluation of ocular tumors, orbital lesions, and complex ophthalmic surgical pathology specimens.
• Experience with immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic techniques relevant to ocular pathology.
• Demonstrated interest in medical education, clinical research, or academic medicine.
• Experience collaborating with ophthalmologists, ocular oncologists, and multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Commitment to quality improvement, diagnostic innovation, and evidence-based patient care.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Primary Location Address

132 S 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.    

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. 

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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