AP/CP Pathologist

PathologyFull-Time

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  • AP/CP Pathologist
  • (Breast & Gynecologic Pathology)
  • Austin, Texas

Sonic Healthcare USA (SHUSA) is seeking a highly motivated, board-certified or board-eligible Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist (AP/CP) to join our growing, collegial, and collaborative outpatient pathology practice affiliated with Clinical Pathology Laboratories (CPL) in Austin, Texas.

We are looking for a well-rounded pathologist with strong diagnostic skills and a particular interest and expertise in breast pathology, gynecologic pathology, and cytopathology. The successful candidate will join a team committed to delivering exceptional patient care, quality diagnostics, and outstanding customer service to our clinician partners.

Position Highlights

Primarily outpatient pathology practice

Diverse Case Mix with Significant Exposure To

  • Breast pathology
  • Gynecologic biopsy pathology
  • Gynecologic cytology
  • General surgical pathology
  • Collaborative environment with experienced subspecialty-trained pathologists
  • Opportunity to contribute to a growing and respected regional pathology practice.

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
  • Fellowship training in Cytopathology required
  • Demonstrated expertise in breast pathology and gynecologic pathology
  • Eligibility for an unrestricted Texas medical license
  • Excellent diagnostic, communication, and interpersonal skills

Compensation & Benefits

Sonic Healthcare USA offers a competitive compensation package designed to support the personal and professional well-being of our physicians, including:

  • Competitive base salary and incentive opportunities
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid malpractice insurance
  • Generous paid time off and CME allowance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Relocation assistance, where applicable

About Sonic Healthcare USA

Sonic Healthcare USA is part of one of the largest physician-led pathology organizations in the country, with a network of nearly 400 pathologists nationwide. Our practices are known for delivering outstanding diagnostic services while fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, and clinical excellence.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Category

Pathology

Company

Austin Pathology Associates

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will perform diagnostic services focusing on breast, gynecologic, and general surgical pathology within an outpatient setting. They will collaborate with a team of experienced pathologists to provide exceptional patient care and quality diagnostics.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic pathologyCommunication skills

Pathology — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$317k (323 salary observations; 3,215 listings), vs ~$307k nationally (9,802 salary observations; 60,847 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Physician by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $335k (middle half $281k–$383k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Texas vs national$317k median in Texas$307k nationally (+3%)323 state / 9,802 national salary observations
Cost of livingTexas index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Texas1,582 active22,342 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTexas Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Pathologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

6 jobs · 5 employers
1
$160k
1
$365k
2
$475k-500k
1
$503k
1
$507k

Annual compensation range

#1

Clinical Chemist/Clinical Pathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$180k-$507k
#2

ACADEMIC BREAST PATHOLOGIST- Department of Pathology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, New York

$262k-$503k
#3

AP/CP Pathologist (GU, GYN, or Breast Pathology)

$325k-$498k
#4

PHYSICIAN - Pathology (0.8-1.0 FTE) - Fargo, ND

$1 - $1,000,000
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sonic Healthcare USA

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary and incentive opportunities
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off and CME allowance
401(k) plan with company match
Life and disability insurance
Relocation assistance, where applicable

Living in Austin

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$450k
Typical market rent
$1,571/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.