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Rochester Regional Health
Rochester, New York

Surgical Pathology Physician

PathologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$320,000,

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Job Description

Rochester Regional Health, located in Rochester, New York is seeking two general surgical pathologists, one at Rochester General Hospital, and one at Unity Hospital. Candidates must be board-eligible or certified (preferred) in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (preferred).

Fellowship training is preferred, including (but not limited to) oncologic pathology, cytopathology, head & neck pathology, gynecologic pathology, pulmonary/thoracic pathology or another surgical pathology subspecialty.

Join a multispecialty group of twenty-four experienced Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Rochester-based pathologists supporting anatomic and clinical pathology services for a six-hospital comprehensive healthcare system.

Work with colleagues committed to diagnostic excellence, teamwork, and clinical collaboration, diagnosing a challenging variety of surgical and cytology cases across a wide range of surgical subspecialties, including 80,000 surgical pathology cases/year. No adult autopsy duties required.

Interest in performing fetal autopsy is welcome.

Collaborate with Lipson Cancer Institute Hematology-Oncology colleagues, caring for patients across western Upstate New York and in the North Country (St. Lawrence County), supporting a regional Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program, accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, a growing Acute Leukemia & Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program and the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center.

Participate in shared laboratory directorship responsibilities for a network of regional acute care laboratories.

Share in the education of fellows, residents, and medical students as well as opportunities to serve as an Instructor in the RGH Clinical Laboratory Technology Program, the 2nd oldest NAACLS-accredited medical technologist training program in the United States. Starting salary is $320,000, with generous vacation time and CME allowance.

Benefits include a defined pension plan, fully covered relocation services, sign-on bonus and tuition discount at selected local colleges. For consideration for this position, please forward your CV to Gena Dioguardi at gena.dioguardi@rochesterregional.org.

PAY TRANSPARENCY In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices. This may include: productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

EDUCATION: DO, MD LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: Physician - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L - Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly; requires occasional walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$300,000.00 - $350,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond.

The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

Key Responsibilities

The surgical pathologist will diagnose a wide variety of surgical and cytology cases across multiple subspecialties within a six-hospital healthcare system. Responsibilities also include participating in shared laboratory directorship and contributing to the education of fellows, residents, and medical students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DO or MD degree and be board-eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology. Fellowship training in a surgical pathology subspecialty is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medical education

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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$325k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $301k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 233 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Rochester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$247k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,476/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Rochester, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous vacation time
CME allowance
Defined pension plan
Fully covered relocation services
Sign-on bonus
Tuition discount at selected local colleges
Variable compensation