Physician - Pathologist
Listed compensation
$395K–$437K /yr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive physician services per the privileges allocated by the MTF.
- Direct and facilitate the training of other healthcare professionals within the framework of clinical privileges and responsibilities.
- Conduct thorough examinations, diagnoses, and treatment regimens while prescribing appropriate courses of action based on training, experience, and designated privileges.
- Administer preventive care and health maintenance services, which encompass annual physicals, promotion of positive health behaviors, and development of self-care competencies through educational initiatives and counseling.
- Order necessary diagnostic tests; request consultations or referrals to relevant specialists, clinics, or health resources as deemed appropriate.
- Exhibit technical proficiency in supervising and mentoring medical staff, delivering educational lectures, and engaging in the provision of in-service training for clinic personnel. Such activities must align with governmental standards, professional clinical criteria, and established therapeutic protocols
Schedule
- Availability: Monday to Friday, 0730-1600, consisting of 8.5 hour shifts.
- No obligations for holidays, on-call duties, or weekend shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
Education
Graduation from an accredited U.S. medical school or a Canadian medical institution, or an institution recognized by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) of the American Medical Association (AMA), or from a college of osteopathy recognized by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), including graduates with Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
Certification
Board certification in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology through the American Board of Pathology; subspecialty certification is preferred but not obligatory.
Training
Completion of an ACGME-accredited graduate medical education program in pathology or a relevant pathology subspecialty.
Experience
Minimum of five years of autonomous clinical practice is requisite.
Licensure
Must hold a current, full, active, and unrestricted medical license for practice in California.
Life Support Certification
Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Pathologist is responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic services, conducting examinations, and prescribing treatment regimens. Additionally, the role involves mentoring medical staff and providing preventive care and health maintenance services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. A minimum of five years of autonomous clinical practice and a valid California medical license are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician - Pathologist at Rinvio Recruitment a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pathology — ranked against 234 active Pathology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$416k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $376k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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