Doctor of Medicine | Pathology
Location: Illinois
Employer: Barton Associates
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Pathology MD in Illinois!
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
About Barton Associates
The Locum Tenens Experts
Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.
The Best Talent in the Industry
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Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.
Maximize Patient Access And Revenue
Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive
- Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.
A Proactive Approach
- We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.
Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process
- From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!
Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided
- Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.
Industry Leading Support
- When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists,travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.
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