AP/CP Pathologist

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

401(k) with employer contribution

Malpractice coverage

Strong work‑life balance

Job summary

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group (YPMG) is a private, independent, pathologist-owned practice in California seeking a Board‑Certified AP/CP Pathologist to join our collaborative team serving Modesto, California.

We value clinical excellence, physician autonomy, and work‑life balance within a collegial environment that supports multiple hospitals and diverse diagnostic cases.

Qualifications

• Board certification in AP/CP is required.
• Active California medical license (or eligibility) required.
• 2–4 years of practice experience is a plus.
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties is highly desirable.
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and communicate the significance of lab findings to referring physicians.
• Deliver accurate, timely evaluations across diverse pathology specimens.
• Engage in a collaborative, team‑based approach to patient care.
• Contribute to ongoing improvement of pathology services and maintain a collegial workplace culture.

Skills

Diagnostic excellence

Team collaboration

Independent decision‑making

Communication skills

Education

Board certification in AP/CP

California medical license (or eligible)

Fellowship in surgical pathology subspecialties

Job description

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group (YPMG) is a private, independent, pathologist‑owned surgical pathology and cytology practice committed to delivering exceptional diagnostic services throughout California. We are seeking a Board‑Certified AP/CP Pathologist to join our collaborative team serving Modesto, California.

If you're looking for a practice that values clinical excellence, physician autonomy, and work‑life balance, we'd love to connect with you.

Why Modesto?

Located in California's Central Valley, Modesto offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Enjoy a lower cost of living than many California metropolitan areas while remaining within easy reach of the Bay Area, Sacramento, Yosemite National Park, and countless outdoor recreation destinations.

Modesto is known for its welcoming community, excellent schools, vibrant downtown, and growing healthcare network. Whether you enjoy hiking, wine tasting, weekend trips to the coast, or spending time with family, Modesto provides an ideal home base for both your career and your lifestyle.

The Opportunity

Join a collaborative team of experienced pathologists dedicated to providing exceptional diagnostic services for a diverse patient population. You'll work in a collegial environment that values quality, teamwork, and patient‑centered care.

This position offers an engaging mix of surgical and clinical pathology with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient care while enjoying the support of an established physician‑owned practice.

The ideal candidate will:

• Bring strong diagnostic skills across a broad spectrum of surgical and clinical pathology.
• Demonstrate confidence in independent decision‑making while thriving in a team‑oriented environment.
• Appreciate the variety and complexity that comes with supporting multiple hospitals.

Your Role

• Provide expert consultation and communicate the medical significance of laboratory findings to referring physicians.
• Deliver accurate, timely evaluations and diagnoses across a diverse range of anatomic pathology specimens.
• Actively engage in a collaborative, team‑based approach to patient care.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of pathology services while maintaining a collegial workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required
• Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) required
• Applicants with 2-4 years' experience in a practice setting are a plus.
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties (cytopathology, breast, GI, gynecologic, etc.) highly desirable
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills essential

Why Yosemite Pathology?

• Independent, pathologist-owned and operated group
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Malpractice coverage
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Opportunities to grow within a respected, stable, and expanding organization

All offers of employment at Yosemite Pathology are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.