Pathologist

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Home Loan Program

Moving allowance

PSLF Eligible Employer

Malpractice tail insurance

Education stipend

Paid holidays & leave

Retirement plans

Job summary

Physician Pathologist opportunity with Kaiser Permanente/The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California is available for a board-certified or board-eligible AP/CP pathologist. The role is shared among seven pathologists in a high-volume, integrated multispecialty setting with strong emphasis on quality.

The Greater Southern Alameda Area serves San Leandro/Fremont, offering a collaborative culture, excellent nearby amenities, and a pathway for career growth within TPMG, part of the Kaiser

Qualifications

• Board certification or board eligibility in AP/CP is required or strongly preferred.
• Strong diagnostic judgment and commitment to high-quality care.
• Collaborative approach across multispecialty colleagues to support growth.
• Fellowship in Cytopathology or Dermatopathology is preferred; other subspecialties like blood transfusion or head and neck pathology are valued.

Job description

Pathologist Opportunity with Kaiser Permanente/The Permanente Medical Group in Northern California

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California, and an over 80-year history of providing quality medical care.

Physician Pathologist Opportunity

Greater Southern Alameda Area, Northern California (San Leandro/Fremont)

Join a highly collaborative seven-pathologist team in a high-volume, integrated multispecialty based group practice

This role is shared across a team of seven pathologists and offers professional satisfaction in a broad-based pathology practice with high emphasis on quality. The capitated health system model allows a unique advantage of longitudinal follow up, giving tremendous growth advantage for diagnostic acumen. TPMG is a physician-led organization and partners with Kaiser Permanente in a mutually exclusive relationship providing both care and coverage.

Recent annual volumes include approximately:

• SURGICALS: ~48,000 parts/year
  
  
  
  • Biopsies: GI, GYN, GU, Breast, Derm, Head & Neck
  
  
  • Bigs: Breast, GI tract, GYN, Thyroid, Head and Neck and GU pathology
  
  
  • Our two medical centers and associated hospitals offers a diverse practice and includes strengths in gastrointestinal and breast cancer.
  
  
  • NO autopsy (only a few per year and they are sent out)
  
  
  
  


• CYTOLOGY: ~2,600/year (Includes FNA and non-gyn cytology)
  
  
  
  • GYN Dual Stain: ~2,600/year
  
  
  
  


• CALL: Once every 7 weeks. Frozen section coverage twice a week.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Board certification or board eligibility in AP/CP


• Strong diagnostic judgment and commitment to high-quality care


• A collaborative approach across multispecialty colleagues which supports personal and professional growth


• Fellowship in Cytopathology or Dermatopathology preferred. Also, strong preference for other candidates with expertise in blood transfusion or head and neck pathology


• Experience preferred but open to considering candidates fresh out of fellowship

The Greater Southern Alameda Area offers a vibrant and diverse community with excellent access to outdoor recreation facilitated by the wonderful weather of the San Francisco Bay Area, outstanding diverse dining, arts and cultural experiences, and destinations across the Bay Area like Big Sur/Carmel and Lake Tahoe within reach on weekends. The magnificent wine countries of both Sonoma and Napa are within one hour from the medical center. It is a place where physicians can build a rewarding career while enjoying an exceptional quality of life, backed by colleagues who put a strong emphasis on teamwork and foster a culture of mutual respect. This is not a place to come for a job but a place to build a career immersed in a wonderful work life balance which allows both personal and professional growth.

EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision


• Northern California Home Loan Program - up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest free for 10 years, AND NO PAYMENTS until end of 10-year period


• Moving Allowance paid directly by TPMG - up to $10,000


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer


• Malpractice and Tail Insurance


• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam


• Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees


• Shareholder track


• Life Insurance


• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

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