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OSF HealthCare
Rockford, Illinois

PRN Pathologist Physician

PathologyPer Diem

Listed compensation

$264/hr

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Job Description

OSF Healthcare is seeking a Board Certified Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist to work an on as-needed basis (PRN) at the following locations: Dixon, Galesburg Monmouth

Hospital employed, hospital based practice with a friendly work atmosphere and administrative support staff.

Enjoy a strong referral base from OSF Medical Group primary care physicians in the area

Benefits & Perks

  • OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:
  • Student Loan repayment and counseling
  • Career Development through our Physician Leadership Academy
  • Hourly rate of $264/hr
  • OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education: Doctorate Licenses/Certifications: Physician Licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Board certified or board eligible in the appropriate specialty(ies). Obtain and maintain medical staff membership and appropriate privileges.

Must be eligible as a provider for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal heath programs. Physician shall meet all qualifications to participate in OSF's programs for professional malpractice and other liability coverage.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Licenses/Certifications: Licensed by the State of Illinois to prescribe narcotics, if applicable. Other Skills/Knowledge: Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care aligned to the preferences, goals, and needs of the patients served

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The pathologist will provide anatomic and clinical pathology services on an as-needed basis at various hospital locations. They will collaborate with a strong referral base of primary care physicians to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Anatomic pathologyNarcotic prescriptionDiagnostic skills

Pathology — Physician Career Context

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

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).

Top contract/1099 Pathologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 5 employers

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<$335k
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$335k-395k
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$455k-515k

Annual compensation range

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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

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

$476k
#4

Senior Principal Pathologist

$161k-$305k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 40% of Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 231 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About OSF HealthCare

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Peoria, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Loan Repayment
Career Development
Physician Leadership Academy