Pathologist

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance, based at Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, MA, seeks a Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services with emphasis on surgical pathology and cytopathology. The role may include teaching responsibilities tied to HMS appointment criteria.

The candidate will join CHA’s three-hospital system with a robust laboratory network and a strong emphasis on equity and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or AP/CP.
• Experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology with strong diagnostic and organizational skills.
• Pathology informatics training or Beaker implementation is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide anatomic and clinical pathology services, with emphasis on surgical pathology and cytopathology.
• Based at CHA Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, MA.
• Perform diagnostic interpretation across a broad range of specimens.
• Engage in teaching responsibilities as HMS appointment may be available.

Skills

Anatomic Pathology

Cytopathology

Surgical pathology

AP/CP board eligible

Education

MD

Tools

Beaker LIS

Job description

Pathologist

Requisition Number: CHAP-2487-3

Cambridge Health Alliance is recruiting Pathologists to join our vibrant, innovative health system dedicated to providing equity and excellence for everyone, every time. With locations across Boston’s metro‑north region, CHA provides innovative primary, specialty and emergency care to our diverse patient population through an established network of outpatient clinics and two full‑service hospitals.

Position Details

• Provide anatomic and clinical pathology services, with primary emphasis on surgical pathology, cytopathology, and diagnostic interpretation
• Based at CHA Cambridge Hospital in Cambridge, MA
• Full service histology and cytology laboratory as well as an extensive point‑of‑care test network throughout the clinics and inpatient areas
• Each CHA hospital campus has a three‑shift clinical laboratory
• Epic electronic medical record; Meditech laboratory information system
• CHA is a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School. An HMS appointment of Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor may be available commensurate with HMS appointment criteria, candidate qualifications and commitment to teaching responsibilities.
• CHA is a High Reliability Organization. We emphasize teamwork and collaboration, and take pride in treating others with respect.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess an active license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
• Experience in surgical pathology and cytopathology, supported by strong diagnostic, consultative, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with CAP, CLIA, and applicable accreditation and regulatory frameworks is preferred.
• Pathology informatics training or experience including Beaker implementation is highly valued.

Benefits

CHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, 403(b) retirement accounts with matching, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and a CME allotment (both time and dollars). The full‑time guaranteed base salary range of $305,000‑$365,000 is based on years of experience.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, relationship identity or relationship structure, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct that, in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.