Academic Hematopathologist

Department Overview

Oregon Health & Science University is a nationally prominent research university and Oregon's only public academic health center. As a major regional referral center, OHSU has a varied caseload. Annually the lab processes over 3500 bone marrow specimen and ~4500 flow samples that need hematopathologists  interpretation. The Department of Pathology has a collegial faculty, AP/CP residency program, and eight post-graduate fellowship programs. OHSU offers a variety of collaborative research opportunities and is home to the Knight Cancer Institute, an international leader in research and cancer treatment.

 

This position is under the overall supervision of the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Clinical Pathology. The appointee shall provide services, as assigned by the supervisor, in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Function/Duties of Position

This position will be assigned to the Anatomic Pathology Division, with principal responsibilities in Hematopathology. Clinical responsibilities include a diverse array of adult and pediatric bone marrow and lymph node cases with ancillary flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing, including sign-out of hematopathology targeted next generation sequencing, as well as sharing evening and weekend hematopathology call on an equal basis. Service and other assignments will be reviewed and modified by the department Chair, as needed.

Educational responsibilities include participation in the instructional program for medical and graduate students, residents and fellows of the Department as assigned by the Chair.

 

Service responsibilities include participation in committees and councils of OHSU; outreach and public service programs and professional societies with the knowledge and consent of the Chair.

 

Research responsibilities are to participate in clinical and basic research programs at OHSU as opportunities provide, and to work toward funding these studies through grants and contracts.

 

The effort for this position at present is divided: 10% teaching; 80% clinical service; 10% research.

Required Qualifications

Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology and board-certified or board-eligible in hematopathology. Interest in providing the highest quality medical care and medical education, and actively participating in clinical scholar-type research resulting in publication. Experience in molecular hematopathology is highly desirable.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center. In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington. All are welcome. OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply. To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu