AP/CP Pathologist - Bakersfield

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Emphasis on work-life balance

Job summary

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group is urgently seeking board-certified AP/CP Pathologists in Bakersfield, California. You will work in a thriving, physician-owned laboratory that values quality and work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have strong diagnostic skills and thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting multiple hospitals. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Apply today to join a respected team committed to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required.
• Active California medical license or eligibility required.
• 2-4 years' experience in a practice setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consultation and communicate lab findings to physicians.
• Deliver accurate, timely evaluations across pathology specimens.
• Engage in a team-based approach to patient care.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills across pathology

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP)

Active California medical license or eligibility

Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties

Job description

Join Yosemite Pathology Medical Group

Yosemite Pathology Medical Group is a private, independent, pathologist‑owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory. We are urgently seeking three board‑certified AP/CP Pathologists to support our growing practice, with immediate openings in Bakersfield and additional opportunities in Modesto and Stockton, California.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and thriving group that values collaboration, quality, and work‑life balance.

Why Bakersfield?

Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living compared to much of California, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. It is a family‑friendly city with easy access to both the Sierra Nevada mountains and the California coast – plus Los Angeles is just under two hours away. This role allows you to enjoy California living while maintaining a rewarding professional career in a supportive group environment.

Current Opening: Bakersfield – Immediate Need

Join a well‑established pathology team in Bakersfield, CA, providing pathology services across four local hospitals. You will be based in a professional laboratory setting and collaborate daily with five collegial and experienced pathologists.

We are actively seeking a pathologist with proven experience who can step into a high‑volume, multi‑hospital practice and make an impact right away.

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
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Opportunities to grow within a respected, stable, and expanding organization

Apply Today

Given the urgent need for multiple pathologists in Bakersfield, we are reviewing applications immediately.

Don't miss the chance to join a supportive, physician‑owned group dedicated to excellence in patient care – while enjoying all the professional and lifestyle benefits that California has to offer.

If interested, please submit your curriculum vitae to:

Amber McFarlane, Director of Human Resources Email: [e-mail]