Pathology Physician at HPA Healthcare

Position Overview One of our Partners, in NC is seeking a Board-Certified Transfusion Medicine Pathologist to provide locum tenens coverage for their established hospital-based pathology program. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in blood bank and transfusion medicine and be comfortable managing both clinical and administrative aspects of transfusion services in a high-acuity academic medical center.This position includes weekday hours with rotating night and weekend call, supporting a 974-bed Level I Trauma Center and its systemwide transfusion program.Pay Ranking: Top 15% of 2025 national market rates for Pathology locum physicians.Estimated Monthly Earnings: $40,000 Assignment Highlights Coverage Dates: Immediate start; ongoing during recruitmentSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCall: Rotating nights and weekends (additional pay)Setting: Inpatient and outpatient (hospital-based)Facility Type: 974-bed academic medical center Level I TraumaDepartment: Established pathology service with 4 clinical pathologistsEMR: EPICTravel & Lodging: Prepaid by HPA HealthcareMalpractice: Provided Joint Commission-certified agency (HPA Healthcare) Skills & Experience Board Certified in Pathology and Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine (ABP)Minimum 3-5 years experience in hospital transfusion servicesExpertise:Blood product management and apheresisImmunohematology and antibody identificationTransfusion reaction workups and consultationOversight of quality and compliance under AABB, CAP, and FDA standardsPreferred: Academic hospital or teaching experienceLicense: Active North Carolina medical license (required) Job Responsibilities Provide daily clinical oversight for blood bank and transfusion servicesReview and approve complex antibody panels and component selectionsOversee quality assurance and regulatory compliance (AABB, CAP, FDA)Serve as medical director for transfusion service as applicableParticipate in hospital transfusion committee meetings and auditsConsult on transfusion reactions and support the massive transfusion protocolEducate residents, technologists, and clinicians in transfusion medicine principles