Pathologist
Listed compensation
$315k-$497k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
Cooper University Health Care is named as one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes, and one of only 30 companies in New Jersey to make the Forbes list. Cooper University Hospital, located in Camden N.
J., is a Level III regional Perinatal Center and Trauma Center, with a formidable reputation for providing the highest quality of care. Cooper University Hospital is the region’s leading teaching hospital for Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).
Easily accessible from southern New Jersey suburban locations and from Philadelphia via car or public transportation. New York City and the Pocono Mountain resort areas are just two hours away and only an hour away from the sought after Jersey Shore.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Unit Overview
The candidate will be a member of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Services under the leadership of Dr. Roland Schwarting. This growing department currently employs 32 pathologists and has a recently established (2024) Pathology residency program.
Short Description
Cooper University Health Care has an exciting opportunity for a staff pathologist. The qualified candidate provides guidance to the laboratory, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met.
- Education Requirements
- MD or DO degree with Pathology specialty.
Experience Required
Subspecialty fellowship, academic interest and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
License/Certification Requirements
The candidate must be board-certified by the American Board of Pathology as an Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist.
Special Requirements
- The candidate is expected to contribute to advancing scientific knowledge through active involvement in research.
- Salary Min ($)
- USD $151.44
- Salary Max ($)
- USD $238.72
Key Responsibilities
The pathologist will provide guidance to the laboratory to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. They are also expected to contribute to scientific knowledge through active involvement in research.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with a specialty in Pathology and be board-certified by the American Board of Pathology. A subspecialty fellowship and at least 5 years of relevant experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$406k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $373k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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