Pathologist Opportunity | Top Pay & Collaborative Environment | McAllen, TX

South Texas Health System (STHS) is actively recruiting a skilled Pathologist to join our established team in McAllen, TX. This hospital-employed position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to join an expanding pathology group, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality diagnostic services within a collaborative and supportive practice environment. Candidates requiring J1-waiver visas are encouraged to apply. PRN positions also available.

• Quick Facts
• Employment Type: Full-time, hospital-employed physician position
• Schedule / Hours: Standard hospital pathology schedule
• Call coverage: As required for pathology coverage (1:3 to 1:4), with techs on call to help with frozen sections (weekdays and weekends)
• Patient Volume: High-volume acute care facility with growing demand for diagnostic pathology services
• Location: McAllen/Edinburg, Texas (Rio Grande Valley)
• Practice Setting: South Texas Health System
• Support / Care Team: Collaborative pathology group with an expanding team, laboratory technologists, and support staff. Pathologist assistants and grossing assistants will gross all specimens
• EMR / Technology: Cerner EMR with advanced clinical and anatomic pathology laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services to a diverse patient population
• Collaborate with the pathology group, clinicians, and laboratory staff to ensure high-quality diagnostic services. General pathology sign-out
• Participate in diagnostic evaluations, reporting, and quality assurance activities
• Document findings and maintain accurate records within the hospital’s EMR system
• No autopsies

• Compensation & Benefits.
• Salary: Competitive base salary + Medical Directorship
• Sign-on / Relocation: Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
• Health, Dental, Vision & Retirement: Comprehensive insurance coverage including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match
• PTO, CME & Schedule Flexibility: 20 days paid time off + 6 holidays and 5 CME allowance included.
• Wellness & Work-Life Balance Support: Malpractice insurance coverage, employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology
• Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain Texas licensure
• Candidates requiring J1-waiver and H1b visas are encouraged to apply.

• Growth & Development
• Join an expanding pathology group within a well-established hospital system
• Access to extensive resources through Universal Health Services (UHS)
• Opportunities for leadership, academic involvement, and professional growth
• Work with advanced diagnostic technology in a modern laboratory setting.

About the Organization & Community

South Texas Health System (STHS) is a regional multi-hospital health system with a strong reputation for quality healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.

Located in a vibrant multicultural and bilingual community of over 1.8 million residents, McAllen/Edinburg offers a low cost of living, year-round sunshine, and easy access to national and international travel through three nearby airports.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy birdwatching, golfing, and the beaches of South Padre Island, just 80 miles away.

Apply today or contact Samantha Barnett, In-house Physician Recruiter, for a confidential conversation Samantha.barnett@uhsinc.com