General Surgical Pathologist
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Job Description
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA (USA). Quest Diagnostics is currently seeking a General Surgical Pathologist to join the well-respected collegial team of 16 pathologists covering four hospitals and a central laboratory in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada. This dynamic pathology group includes two hematopathologists, two cytopathologists, and four dermatopathologists, as well as subspecialty trained GI and Head and Neck surgical pathologists.
Responsibilities
This key position includes rotation between the Burnham lab and hospital settings. Frozen sections and rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) should be expected. There will be a mix of outpatient and hospital-based surgical pathology cases to include breast, GYN, GU, and GI, as well as some cytology cases (body fluids, urine, GI brushings, pap smears, etc). Those with any board-certified or subspecialty fellowship training in GYN, GU, Head and Neck, or GI are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Pathologists with 1 to 3 years of experience preferred.
- Strong customer focus and understanding of laboratory operations.
- Ability to communicate with high level decision makers in the organization.
Perks
- Collegial and supportive work culture, manageable slide loads, no grossing, no autopsy, weeklong call approximately every 10 weeks, vacation by lottery, not seniority.
- Professional advancement and leadership opportunities include laboratory medical directorship oversight and company-wide best practice committees.
- Las Vegas offers attractive, affordable real estate in a low cost of living state. World class restaurants, entertainment, shops, extensive outdoor activities that include hiking, biking and boating.
- Excellent and comprehensive compensation package with no state income tax and performance-based bonuses. Superb benefits including 401k with company contributions after one year. Relocation assistance will be provided
Requirements
- Medical Degree required
- Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and current unrestricted medical license to practice in the state of Nevada or eligibility for licensure
Inquiries Can Be Directed To
Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com [Asysha.X.Hogan@QuestDiagnostics.com] Talent Acquisition Partner, Executive and Physician Talent
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Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pathology — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $325k (middle half $297k–$412k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nevada index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All physician listings in Nevada | 157 active | 22,273 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Nevada physician listings (all specialties): 35% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 8% offer loan repayment157 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pathology hiring demand | #24 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 37 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 88 postings, 75 closed |
| New Pathology listings | 62 in the last 30 days | 64 the 30 days before (−3%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Physician pay trend (all specialties) | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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