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Locum Tenens Physician - Pathologist Needed in IL

  • ID: 222410A
  • Updated September 2nd, 2026
  • Job ID 222410A
  • Job Title Physician - Pathologist
  • Provider Type Physician
  • Specialty Pathology
  • Job Type Locum Tenens
  • State IL
  • Practice Setting Short Term Acute Care Hospital
  • Duration
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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pathologist for a 69-day assignment in Illinois, starting Sep 28, 2026. The successful Physician will work a consistent 7:30am-3pm schedule, focusing on a high volume of anatomical pathology cases, including significant bone pathology and performing their own grossing with technical support. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, contributing to an active orthopedic group.


Responsibilities and Duties

  • Perform grossing of specimens with assistance from technicians
  • Manage a high volume of cases, averaging 100–120 total blocks per day across 20–35 patients
  • Interpret approximately 60 GI biopsies daily, typically from 20 patients with three specimens each
  • Evaluate around 40 general biopsies daily, sourced from 30–35 patients, with a focus on thyroid, lung, and liver biopsies
  • Process non-gynecology specimens, including body fluid fixations and fine-needle aspiration (FNA) cytologies
  • Conduct on-site adequacy checks for specimens
  • Perform approximately three frozen sections per week
  • Handle a significant volume of bone-related pathology cases


Additional Information

  • Required Board Certifications: Pathology - Anatomic
  • Patients per day volume: High volume (~100–120 total blocks per day) across approximately 20–35 patients


Benefits

  • Strong compensation
  • Travel-related expenses covered
  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
  • Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

Job Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

  • Travel-related expenses covered

  • A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

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