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Southern California Permanente Medical Group
San Bernardino County, California

Pathologist - San Bernardino County

Pathology Top 25% in PathologyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

  • Better work-life than 80% of Pathology listings
  • Loan repayment — offered by 7% of Pathology listings
  • Pathology listings up 49% vs the prior 30 days

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Job Description

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.

  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Supplemental medical coverage
  • Special dependent coverage
  • Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
  • Retirement and savings plans
  • Relocation package
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Partnership of SCPMG

  • Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
  • Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
  • Increased benefits (e. g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
  • Voting rights on organizational decisions

Additional Information

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the Area

SCPMG San Bernardino County Service area serves a population in the northeastern section of the LA Basin that’s as diverse topographically as culturally.

With relatively easy access to both mountain and beach outdoor activities including hiking, skiing at Big Bear and Mt. Baldy, water-skiing on Lake Arrowhead, mountain biking, apple picking in Yucaipa or a drive to the coast, there is something for everyone.

The communities within the area have excellent schools and neighborhood parks and affordable options for home-buying – a great for families.

With easy access to all the culture and activities of Los Angeles, without the traffic and hassle, Physicians and staff members enjoy the seasons, with fall colors and prominent views of snow-capped mountains.

Our communities offer a variety of dining, entertainment, and cultural options in close proximity to the Medical Centers.

Working Here

Cultivated over a 70-year history — the region’s first Medical Center in Southern California — San Bernardino County (SBC) Service Area’s culture is one of teamwork, respect, integrity, and diversity. Located in the Inland Empire and known to be the “go to” Medical Centers in San Bernardino County.

Our area is characterized by its tremendous growth and innovation: with over 1000 physicians who have trained and previously worked across the country the service area is infused with youthful energy as well as diverse and innovative ideas.

San Bernardino County Service Area is the largest area in the Southern California region, with 2 hospitals (in Fontana and Ontario) and over 19 medical office buildings. San Bernardino County Service Area offers a wide range of tertiary and specialty services, as well as numerous academic opportunities.

SBC is home to 9 residency and fellowship programs, is a clinical rotation site for the Bernard J Tyson Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine as well as a host for medical students and residents from other nearby institutions.

It’s breadth and depth offer physicians a myriad of opportunities for leadership, teaching, academic pursuits, specialization, and social activities.

Wellness and life balance are actively promoted; the area’s nurturing, family environment fosters good health—mental and physical—further enabling its team to contribute to the diverse communities we serve within the San Bernardino County.

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional patient care within the San Bernardino County service area. Participate in leadership, teaching, and academic pursuits within the medical centers.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. Applicants must pass a background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

PathologyClinical careAcademic researchCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pathologist - San Bernardino County at Southern California Permanente Medical Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pathology — ranked against 211 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pathologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs

1
$152k
1
$279k
3
$300k-375k
1
$437k

Annual compensation range

#1

Physician - Pathologist - 5264Contract

Vantage Search Group · San Diego, California

$281k – $437k
#2

Pathologist - Medical Director

Physicians Practice Enhancement · Las Cruces, New Mexico

#3

Senior Principal Pathologist

$161k-$305k
#4

Molecular Pathologist

$260k-$300k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 80% of Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 211 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Pasadena, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/dental/vision coverage
Supplemental medical coverage
Special dependent coverage
Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave
Retirement and savings plans
Relocation package
Professional liability coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible