Pathologist - Clinical
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Job Description
Job Summary: 4Path is seeking a Part Time or Per Diem Pathologist to join our team. The job purpose of the pathologist is to perform any and all medical duties necessary for the accurate and timely diagnosis of patient specimens. In addition, the pathologist performs any and all duties for the successful running of 4path.
Essential Functions
Accurate and Timely Diagnosis of Patient Specimens
- Creation of high quality, accurate and pleasing laboratory reports.
- Provides consultation to clients, patients and employees.
- Supports all staff in the performance of their duties.
- Works with clients to ensure all needs are met with satisfaction
- Provides on-site support for various clients, as assigned
- Helps ensure that all legal and regulatory requirement of the laboratory are successfully followed.
- Other laboratory duties as assigned by the medical director
Additional Responsibilities
- Basic computer literacy for running instrumentation and/or LIS functions.
- Must have high level of attention to detail
- Must be highly reliable
High Level of Commitment to Accuracy
- In some cases, pathologists may be provided with training similar to that of histotechnologists or medical technologists, allowing them to perform such testing.
- Job Qualifications: General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s) required
We Offer
- Paid Sick Time
- 401(k)
- Visit us at 4path.com
- 4 Path, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
- The above represents the minimum requirements and is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
Key Responsibilities
The pathologist is responsible for the accurate and timely diagnosis of patient specimens and the creation of high-quality laboratory reports. They also provide consultation to clients and ensure the laboratory meets all legal and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
The role requires basic computer literacy for instrumentation and LIS functions, along with a high level of attention to detail and reliability. Candidates must be committed to accuracy and capable of providing on-site support to clients.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.0 / 10 · above average in pathology | ranked against 243 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Pathology median $338k (middle half $313k–$433k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pathology listings in Illinois | 11 active | 242 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 26% offer loan repayment986 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology hiring demand | #24 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 62 in the last 30 days | 64 the 30 days before (−3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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