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Meritus Health
United States

Physician - Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and board-certified Pathologist to join our dynamic pathology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely diagnosis of diseases through the examination of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids. This role plays a critical part in patient care by providing essential diagnostic information to guide treatment decisions for clinicians and surgeons.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform gross and microscopic examination of surgical specimens, biopsies, and cytology samples
  • Provide accurate and timely pathology reports, including diagnosis, prognosis indicators, and recommendations when appropriate
  • Participate in intraoperative consultations (frozen sections) and provide rapid diagnostic support during surgery
  • Conduct and interpret autopsies when required
  • Collaborate closely with surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other clinicians in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case conferences
  • Oversee and ensure quality control/quality assurance in the anatomic and/or clinical pathology laboratory
  • Supervise and mentor pathology residents, fellows, and laboratory staff as applicable
  • Stay current with advancements in pathology, molecular diagnostics, and digital pathology
  • Participate in laboratory accreditation and compliance activities (CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, etc.)
  • Utilize laboratory information systems (LIS) and digital pathology platforms effectively

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
  • Licensure: Current, unrestricted medical license in [State]
  • Certification: Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology and/or Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology (or equivalent)

Experience

  • Minimum of 2–5 years of post-residency experience preferred
  • Fellowship training in a subspecialty (e. g., Surgical Pathology, Hematopathology, Dermatopathology, Cytopathology, Molecular Pathology, Neuropathology) is highly desirable
  • Strong diagnostic skills with attention to detail and sound clinical judgment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and possess board certification in Anatomic or Clinical Pathology. A minimum of 2-5 years of post-residency experience is preferred, along with an unrestricted medical license.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Diagnostic pathologyGross examinationAutopsyTeam collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pathologist at Meritus Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Pathology — ranked against 231 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Work-life snapshot

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

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