Job Description

Pathologist (MD/DO)

The Pathologist provides expert diagnostic services through the examination and interpretation of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids. This role supports patient care by delivering accurate, timely diagnoses, guiding clinical decision-making, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret surgical pathology, cytology, and/or autopsy specimens consistent with training and privileges
• Diagnose disease processes using gross and microscopic evaluation, ancillary testing, and clinical correlation
• Provide pathology consultation services to physicians and clinical care teams
• Interpret laboratory studies and pathology reports to support diagnosis and treatment planning
• Participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary conferences, and case reviews as applicable
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete pathology reporting
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards within the laboratory
• Participate in laboratory accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities
• Supervise and collaborate with pathology assistants, laboratory staff, residents, or fellows as applicable
• Educate trainees and clinical staff as appropriate
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an accredited pathology residency program (Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or combined AP/CP)
• Fellowship training in a pathology subspecialty preferred but not required
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pathology
• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
• Eligibility for hospital or laboratory credentialing

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in diagnostic pathology and laboratory medicine
• Strong analytical and diagnostic reasoning skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to diagnostic accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

Work Environment

• Hospital laboratories, pathology departments, reference laboratories, or academic medical centers
• Primarily laboratory-based with limited or no direct patient contact

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing specimens
• Manual dexterity for specimen handling and microscopic examination
• Visual acuity sufficient for detailed microscopic analysis

Requirements

Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.

Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.