Physician / Pathology / Illinois / Locum Tenens / Lucrative Pathology Locums in Rockford, IL Job

"Pathologist OpportunityRockford, IllinoisA healthcare facility in Rockford, Illinois is seeking a locum Pathologist for vacation coverage with potential for ongoing dates.Compensation:24h Call $1800, call back $250/hr, night call $500, night call back $250/hr. Regular hourly rate $260/hrPosition DetailsSpecialty: PathologyPractice Setting: Hospital-BasedCoverage Type: Scheduled coverage with call responsibilitiesSchedule: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PMNo overtime expectedSome assignments include night call and 24-hour coverage responsibilitiesCoverage DatesWeek of August 24, 2025Week of August 31, 2025November 2428, 2025December 29, 2025 January 2, 2026Clinical ResponsibilitiesSign-out of pathology casesGrossing surgical specimensPeripheral blood smear review and interpretationBlood bank issue management and transfusion reaction reviewCellular adequacy checks for FNA and CT-guided biopsiesClinician communication and pathology consultation supportNight call coverage for urgent pathology casesSupport StaffTwo histotechs assisting with:Small biopsy grossingSlide preparationSpecial stainsPractice EnvironmentEMR: EpicFull privileges availableTelephone call coverageRequirementsBoard Certified or Board Eligible in PathologyActive Illinois license required at time of submissionMinimum 1 year of experience requiredStrong experience in:GrossingCytologyGeneral pathology case reviewAbility to work independently and efficiently manage caseloadsExcellent communication skillsAdditional InformationCandidate will work soloOn-call responsibilities requiredEstimated credentialing timeframe: 60 daysTravel reimbursement available for:AirfareLodgingRental car and fuelMileage reimbursement"