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Clinpath Diagnostics
Phoenix, Arizona

Surgical Pathologist

Pathology Top 25% in PathologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$265K - $400K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (USA). Clin-Path Associates, PLC is seeking a full-time, AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible Surgical Pathologist to join our established practice in Phoenix, Arizona.

Clin-Path is Arizona’s largest private pathology group. We are physician-owned and have provided high-quality patient care for more than 50 years. Our team includes more than 30 pathologists with expertise across a wide range of pathology subspecialties.

Our practice operates a CAP-accredited, state-of-the-art laboratory and provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services to hospitals, surgery centers, and physician practices throughout Phoenix and the surrounding communities.

We are seeking a motivated pathologist with strong general surgical pathology skills and a collaborative approach to patient care. New graduates, mid-career pathologists, and experienced candidates are all encouraged to apply.

Subspecialty fellowship training or experience is a plus but is not required. Candidates will have opportunities to use their areas of expertise while also supporting the general surgical pathology needs of the practice.

The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

  • Strong diagnostic skills in general surgical pathology
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • A collegial and collaborative approach to teamwork
  • A commitment to quality, service, and patient care
  • Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in Arizona
  • Clin-Path Offers
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Generous vacation allowance
  • A physician-owned and collegial practice environment
  • Opportunities for subspecialty collaboration and professional growth
  • The opportunity to live and work in Phoenix, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country

Key Responsibilities

The surgical pathologist will provide comprehensive anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology services to hospitals and surgery centers. They will utilize their expertise to support the general surgical pathology needs of the practice while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be AP/CP board-certified or board-eligible and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Arizona. Strong diagnostic skills in general surgical pathology and a collaborative approach to teamwork are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic pathologyClinical pathologyCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Pathologist at Clinpath Diagnostics 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

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$333k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $330k in an average-cost state. 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.6
Higher than about 8 in 10 of 211 Pathology listings

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

Living in Phoenix

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clinpath Diagnostics

Hospitals and Health Care
Tempe, Arizona
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Generous vacation allowance
Physician-owned practice
Collegial environment
Professional growth opportunities