Board Certified Pathologist & Lab Medical Director - Fergus Falls, MN

Lake Region Healthcare; Fergus Falls (MN); On-site; USD 428,000 - 523,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME reimbursement

401k plan

Job summary

Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. seeks a Board-certified Pathologist to join our team in Fergus Falls, MN, with subspecialty training in hematopathology.

The role includes clinical and anatomic pathology, IHC, and leadership responsibilities in a hospital-based setting. Ideal candidates have 5–10 years post-residency experience, Minnesota license and DEA, and strong communication skills to collaborate with physicians, laboratory staff, and administration.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and residency completed.
• Board certification preferred; board eligibility required.
• Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic pathology with emphasis on bone marrow & lymph node pathology.
• Gross specimens and frozen section procedures.
• Interact with medical center physicians, administration, and laboratory staff.
• Support IHC testing and community-based pathology services.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO degree

Board certification in AP/CP

Minnesota Medical License

DEA license upon hire

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

LAKE REGION MEDICAL GROUP, P.A. PATHOLOGIST, & LAB MEDICAL DIRECTORSHIP OPPORTUNITY IN FERGUS FALLS, MN:

Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. (LRMG) is currently seeking Pathologist to join their team. The ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5-10 years of post-residency work experience and must be board certified in AP/CP and be comfortable with IHC. Candidates should be committed to providing outstanding service in all aspects of community based clinical and anatomic pathology. Therefore, flexibility and strong training are a must. Candidates should also have excellent communication skills and the ability and desire to interact with medical center physicians and advanced practice providers, hospital administration, outpatient office physicians and staff, and laboratory staff.

In addition, subspecialty training in hematopathology is required. Candidates should possess solid diagnostic skills in bone marrow & lymph node pathology, and must be comfortable grossing all specimen samples and performing frozen sections.

EMR SYSTEM:

EPIC

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and completion of an accredited residency required.
• Board certification highly preferred; board eligibility required
• Active Minnesota Medical License & DEA upon hire
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS:

Please note that final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

• Base compensation salary is guaranteed starting at $475,000.00/year for the first 2 years of employment, plus the opportunity to earn additional income based on production hours worked (wRVU's).
• Annual CME reimbursement allowance & paid professional dues and memberships
• Relocation Assistance Available
• 401K Plan eligibility after 6 months of employment, and generous employer contribution
• Health, dental, long term and short-term disability insurance available; professional liability insurance covered
• 6 weeks of time off per calendar year for full-time employment

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY:

Fergus Falls is an area known for excellent private and public school systems community college, local wineries & breweries, low cost of living, nearby zoos, big box retail (Home Depot, Applebee's, Caribou Coffee, Walmart, and more), movie theater, bowling alley, event center, nearby resorts & casinos, health spas, YMCA, fishing, cross country skiing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, & biking.

• 8-golf courses within a 30-mile radius of city
• Number 1 county in the United States with most lakes, with 1,100 lakes in Ottertail County
• Central lakes biking/walking trail begins in Fergus Falls and is a 55-mile paved trail that goes to central MN
• North Country Scenic Trail runs through the town (beginning in Vermont & runs through central ND)
• Within city limits, there are 5 lakes & 19 park & recreational areas
• Glendalough and Maplewood State Parks are both under 20 miles from Fergus Falls - these natural treasures now feature newly completed bike trails that wind through pristine wilderness and stunning lake views
• Easy access to Fargo, ND (1 hour drive); and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (2 1/2 hour drive) both with international airport access
• Children's museum & indoor playground; newly constructed children's splash pad built in 2024, and new community aquatics center opened in June of 2025
• Enjoy a safe, low crime community of 14,000 residents

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE ENTERPRISE - A MISSION DRIVEN ORGANIZATION:

We are a community-owned, non-profit healthcare system dedicated to serving the people of west-central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, we combine the strength of a mid-sized rural network with a deep commitment to local governance and patient-centered care.

Our health system operates with an annual revenue of $180 million and serves a primary population of 55,000 residents, with a secondary reach of more than 101,000. Here, you'll find the resources of a robust organization paired with the close-knit, collaborative spirit of rural healthcare-where your work truly makes a difference. Our enterprise includes:

• 2 Hospitals
• 10 Clinic Locations
• 1 Cancer Care and Research Center
• 1 Senior Living Community
• 1,100 Employees
• 120 Physicians/Advanced Practice Providers

Why practice with Lake Region Medical Group, P.A. & Lake Region Healthcare?

• Minnesota has been consistently rated one of the best states in the country to practice medicine.
• Lake Region Healthcare has been a top 100 rural & community healthcare system & has been listed on Newsweek's World's Best Hospital for several consecutive years.
• Our healthcare system is an independent system and locally owned and operated
• Our medical group is independent and operated by a physician-led board of directors