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Pathologist Opportunity in Miami – 1099 or Full-Time

PathologyNo callNo weekendsContract

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

A Pathology Opportunity Designed Around Flexibility and Autonomy

Join Gastro Health’s pathology team in Miami, Florida, and enjoy a highly flexible practice environment with the autonomy to structure your workday around your caseload. This is a single-site opportunity with a collaborative team of pathologists and a strong focus on GI specimens.

About the Opportunity

  • Exceptional schedule flexibility
  • Monday–Friday or Tuesday-Saturday availability
  • No call responsibilities
  • Single laboratory location in Miami
  • GI-focused pathology
  • Collaborative pathology team
  • Productivity-based compensation
  • Approximately 150 bottles/cases per day, with some seasonal fluctuation

The Pathologist will be responsible for examining daily tissue biopsies prepared by laboratory personnel, checking the accuracy of laboratory testing, and interpreting results to support patient diagnosis and treatment. The Pathologist works closely with laboratory staff and other members of the pathology team to provide accurate, timely diagnostic results.

Slides are prepared in the morning, allowing the Pathologist significant flexibility in determining when cases are reviewed and finalized throughout the day.

This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities, but rather a general description of the work performed by this position.

Ensuring daily specimens are diagnosed in accordance with College of American Pathologists turnaround time standards.

Ability to work collaboratively with other pathologists, including internal quality assurance and intradepartmental consultation.

  • Capable of maintaining an efficient workflow when diagnosing biopsies.
  • Comply with all safety and regulatory policies.

Candidate Requirements

Medical degree and appropriate licensing; American Board of Pathology Diplomate preferred.

Previous experience dealing with gastrointestinal pathology sign out, including either 1 year of fellowship or 2-5 years of experience in general surgical pathology sign out with gastrointestinal pathology exposure.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Based on productivity
  • Benefits available for FT position

About the Location

Located in Miami-Dade County, offering access to one of South Florida’s most dynamic healthcare markets and a large, diverse patient population

Conveniently situated in southwest Miami with access to established residential communities throughout Kendall, South Miami, Coral Gables, and surrounding areas

A wide variety of public and private school options, family-friendly neighborhoods, dining, shopping, and cultural amenities

Enjoy year-round sunshine and an outdoor lifestyle with easy access to Atlantic beaches, boating, fishing, golf, parks, and waterfront recreation

Experience the energy and diversity of Miami while still having the option to live in quieter suburban communities outside the urban core

Excellent access to Miami International Airport, the Florida Keys, Miami Beach, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and other South Florida destinations

For physicians seeking professional autonomy along with the South Florida lifestyle, this opportunity offers an appealing combination of flexibility, location, and quality of life.

About Gastro Health

Gastro Health is an extensive and diverse group of professionals dedicated to digestive and liver health. Now with more than 120 locations in seven states, our team of physicians, advanced practice providers, nutritionists, technicians, and support team are on a mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience.

We take pride in improving patient’s quality of care and ensuring an excellent healthcare experience. Gastro Health seeks to continuously improve the health of our patients and the personal service we render both to them and the medical community through teamwork and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist is responsible for examining daily tissue biopsies and interpreting results to support accurate patient diagnosis and treatment. They must collaborate with laboratory staff and other pathologists to ensure diagnostic results meet turnaround time standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a medical degree with appropriate licensing and be an American Board of Pathology Diplomate. Previous experience in gastrointestinal pathology sign-out, including either a fellowship or 2-5 years of general surgical pathology experience, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Diagnostic pathologyTissue biopsy examinationLaboratory testing accuracyClinical diagnosis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist Opportunity in Miami – 1099 or Full-Time at Gastro Health a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pathology — ranked against 240 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Gastro Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 13 active listings.

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.1 / 10 · top 10% in pathologyranked against 240 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Florida14 active240 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Pathology hiring demand#24 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 37 days · 16% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed
New Pathology listings78 in the last 30 days55 the 30 days before (+42%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pathology pay trend−10.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Gastro Healthsilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index13 active listings
Implied production pay~$315k$45/wRVU × 7,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (240 Pathology listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule, WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 7.1
Among the best 10% of Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 240 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$621k
Typical market rent
$2,965/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.