Altru Hospital is seeking a board-certified (or eligible) anatomic and clinical pathologist with sub-specialty training in hematopathology to join our community hospital-based practice of 5 pathologists. Strong experience in general surgical pathology, cytopathology and clinical pathology is preferred. Ideal candidate should be a team player with strong diagnostic and communication skills, willing to contribute to a collegial and supportive environment within a practice that values high-quality diagnostic and clinical services.
Position Highlights:
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General surgical and cytopathology sign out
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Surgical; Cytology; Bone Marrow Annual test volumes
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Strong interest in expanding hematopathology services including bone marrow case sign out, lymphoma work up and flow cytometry
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Medical Director oversight of critical access regional hospital laboratories
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Excellent work hours with minimal call
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Opportunity for teaching Residents, Medical Students and other health care students from the University of North Dakota
Qualifications:
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Board certified / board eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
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Board certified / board eligible in Hematopathology subspecialty preferred
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Active North Dakota and Minnesota License or eligible to obtain
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Proficiency in general surgical pathology, cytopathology, ROSE and frozen sections with 2-3 years practicing experience preferred
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Altru Hospital offers a generous compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, relocation and immigration allowance, and generous vacation and CME time off, leading to a great work-life balance.
As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru's new hospital, which opened in January of 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors and team members.
As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years. Altru’s new hospital, opening for patients in early 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors and team members. The new hospital, as part of the “hospital in a park”, will be surrounded by beautiful green space with walking paths and ponds.
We want you to join us in our new facility coming 2025
By combining world-class facilities, technology and a new approach to patient care, we are meeting our patients’ changing needs and expectations and securing our region’s healthcare future for generations to come.
New Technology Upgrades:
- Hybrid OR
- Hybrid IR
- Two new CT’s: One 256 slice and one 640 slice
- New PET CT
- Two new SPECT CT
- Two new CATH lab suites
- One new EP lab suite
- Almost exclusively new booms and lights in OR’s
By combining world-class facilities, technology and a new approach to patient care, we are meeting our patients’ changing needs and expectations and securing our region’s healthcare future for generations to come.
Based in Grand Forks, N.D., Altru is an independent, non-profit healthcare organization. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru boasts an acute care hospital, specialty hospital, level II trauma center and more than two dozen practice locations throughout northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota. Altru was the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, extending Mayo Clinic expertise to the patients we serve. Altru employs over 3,400 staff and providers who are empowered to fulfill Altru’s mission – making a difference for those we care for.
Altru Family Medicine Residency offers teaching opportunities for residents and fellows in family practice and obstetrics. Also located in Grand Forks, the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences offers research and teaching opportunities for medical students and general surgery residents.
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