Surgical Pathologist
Listed compensation
$265K - $400K
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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
Key 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 10% in Pathology — ranked against 243 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 24.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 10% in pathology | ranked against 243 Pathology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$330k in purchasing power | Arizona index 100.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Arizona physician listings (all specialties): 29% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 7% offer loan repayment502 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 |
| Pathology pay trend | −24.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 243 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
About Clinpath Diagnostics
Benefits & Perks
Living in Phoenix
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $405k≈ 1.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,571/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.