AP/CP Pathologist

Northwest Permanente, PC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 363,000 - 443,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Automatic retirement contributions 21%

Shareholder pathway

CME allowance

Job summary

Northwest Permanente, P.C. is a physician-led multispecialty medical group serving Oregon and SW Washington. We seek a board-certified or board-eligible Pathologist to join a collaborative pathology team across two hospitals and a regional lab.

The role offers leadership and professional development, PSLF eligibility, and a full-time 1.0 FTE position with a strong emphasis on patient care and teamwork within a large physician cohort.

Qualifications

• AP/CP board certification or eligibility.
• Strong diagnostic skills in general surgical pathology.
• Cytology experience welcomed but not required.
• Commitment to ongoing knowledge of surgical pathology and molecular techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative practice skills.
• Ability to provide services across multiple clinical sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform general surgical pathology.
• Interpret frozen sections.
• Participate in ROSE (rapid on-site cytology evaluation).
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards.
• Share call coverage.
• Lead laboratory activities and administrative responsibilities.
• Pursue CLIA directorship opportunities.

Skills

AP/CP Board Certified

Diagnostic skills

Cytology experience

Interpersonal skills

Multi-site service

Job description

Northwest Permanente, P.C. is the largest multispecialty medical group in Oregon and Southwest Washington, comprising more than 1,500 physicians and 300 administrative professionals who provide care to over 615,000 Kaiser Permanente members. Physician-owned and physician-led, Northwest Permanente offers a collaborative practice environment where compensation is not tied to individual productivity, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pathologist to join our highly collaborative pathology team in the Pacific Northwest. This is an outstanding opportunity to work alongside 16 Pathologists, 6 Pathologists' Assistants, and 4 PhD scientists in a high-volume, subspecialty-supported practice serving a large and diverse patient population.

Position Highlights

Responsibilities include:

• General surgical pathology
• Frozen section interpretation
• Rapid on-site cytology evaluation (ROSE)
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards
• Shared call coverage
• Laboratory leadership and administrative responsibilities
• Opportunities for CLIA directorship roles

What You Can Expect

• Physician-friendly Epic EMR with integrated clinical tools and support
• Collaborative, physician-led multispecialty medical group
• Leadership and professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Full-time, 1.0 FTE position
• Practice across two hospitals and a regional laboratory

Qualifications

• AP/CP Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Strong diagnostic skills in general surgical pathology
• Cytology experience welcomed but not required
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge of surgical pathology and relevant molecular diagnostic techniques
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative practice skills
• Ability to provide pathology services across multiple clinical sites

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary Range

$362,900 - $442,500

Total Rewards Value

$449,400 - $585,900

Benefits include:

• Automatic employer-funded retirement contributions totaling 21% of eligible earnings
• Shareholder pathway within Northwest Permanente
• Paid educational leave and annual CME allowance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and disability benefits
• Paid time off and professional leave
• Full professional liability coverage
• 100% reimbursement for initial and maintenance board certification

Current Hiring Incentive

• Relocation assistance up to $15,000