Academic Subspecialty Surgical Pathologist

PathologyIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Department Overview

Oregon Health & Science University is a nationally prominent research university and Oregon's only public academic health center. As a major regional referral center, OHSU has a varied and challenging caseload. The surgical pathology lab processes over 61,000 surgical specimens per year.

The Department of Pathology has a collegial faculty, AP/CP residency program, a post-sophomore fellowship program, and eight post-graduate fellowship programs. We are supported by excellent molecular genetic laboratories and a state-of-the-art core laboratory.

OHSU offers a variety of collaborative research opportunities and is home to the Knight Cancer Institute, an international leader in research and cancer treatment.

This position is under the overall supervision of the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology. The appointee shall provide services, as assigned by the supervisor, in furtherance of the university’s missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

This position reports to (supervisor): GUANG FAN, MD, PHD, CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

Function/Duties of Position

This position will be assigned to the Anatomic Pathology Division, with principal responsibilities in Surgical Pathology, which operates under a subspecialty sign out model. The responsibilities include the clinical service and teaching functions of the sections, as well as sharing evening and weekend call on an equal basis. Your service and other assignments will be reviewed and modified by the department Chair, as needed.

Your educational responsibilities include participation in the instructional program for medical and graduate students, residents and fellows of the Department as assigned by the Chair.

Your service responsibilities include participation in committees and councils of OHSU; outreach and public service programs and professional societies with the knowledge and consent of the Chair.

Your research responsibilities are to participate in clinical and basic research programs at OHSU as opportunities provide, and to work toward funding these studies through grants and contracts.

The effort for this position at present is divided: 10% teaching; 80% clinical service; 10% research.

Required Qualifications

Board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. Interest in providing the highest quality medical care and medical education, and actively participating in clinical scholar-type research resulting in publication.

Additional Details

#PathologyFaculty

*This is a drug testable position.*

Why Apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon’s only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland’s largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti-racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact askhr@ohsu.edu

Key Responsibilities

The appointee will provide surgical pathology services, including clinical sign-out, teaching medical students and residents, and participating in clinical or basic research. Responsibilities also include sharing evening and weekend call duties and participating in departmental committees.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. A strong interest in medical education and clinical scholar-type research is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical researchMolecular geneticsLaboratory managementGrant writing

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pathologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs

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Annual compensation range

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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 213 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Oregon Health & Science University

Higher Education
Portland, Oregon
11-50 employees

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