City of Hope Medical Group is Seeking an Academic Cytopathologist to Join our Orange County Team

Join one of the top 5 cancer centers in the nation! Our rapidly expanding, nationally recognized cancer institute we seek to hire a full-time experienced Cytopathologist to join our clinical faculty at the Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, in Irvine, California campus. We are seeking research and mission- minded physicians as every discovery we make and every new treatment we create, gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully. We are seeking candidates with expertise in cytopathology. Candidates with additional training or expertise in other surgical pathology subspecialties are highly encouraged to apply. In addition to expertise in diagnostic pathology, the candidates are expected to educate residents and fellows and develop a successful academic track record. The department has considerable opportunities for clinical/translational and basic research. For more information please visit here Lennar Foundation Cancer Center (LFCC) and Department of Pathology  

Position Highlights:

Main clinical responsibilities will include the cytopathology diagnostic service which currently accessions approximately 9,600 cases per year, predominantly non-gynecological and FNA cases. Proficiency in performing fine-needle aspiration procedure is required. Join a multidisciplinary team of physicians and scientists in Southern California.Use digital pathology to provide pathology expertise in the COH national network.Develop and support translational and clinical research in cytopathology.Participate in the training of fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs.

Position Benefits:

Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.Relocation assistance may be available.Base Salary Range: $310k to $480k. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.  Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

Qualifications

About City of Hope 

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas. City of Hope’s affiliated group of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.

 

Qualifications:

Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent is required. Fellowship training in Cytopathology and board certification or eligibility for Cytopathology is required.Expertise in surgical pathology specialties. In addition to Cytopathology, we highly prefer subspecialty expertise in other surgical areas. The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and experience in collaboration with medical and surgical oncologists and researchers.Applicants must have evidence of research and publication productivity.Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor is preferred.