Pathologist-Regional Lab (Histology with experience in Digital Pathology)

Colorado Permanente Medical Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 391,000 - 493,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Dependent coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Relocation package

Professional liability coverage

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) seeks a Staff Pathologist to lead its regional digital pathology program. The role blends surgical pathology case work with advancing a fully digital pathology environment and overseeing WSIs, AI evaluation, and cross-department collaboration.

You will drive digital pathology operations, advance AI-enabled diagnostics, ensure regulatory compliance, and train colleagues to embrace digital-first practices within a large integrated healthcare

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

Responsibilities

• Serve as Staff Pathologist and SME for the Digital Pathology Program, combining surgical pathology case work with dedicated support for the region-wide digital transition.
• Develop and oversee the laboratory's whole slide imaging (WSI) strategy and execution, including evaluation of AI applications.
• Lead Digital Pathology Operations by driving strategy, design, and optimization of workflows from slide scanning to digital sign-out.
• Advance Computational Pathology & AI by evaluating, validating, and implementing AI-powered image analysis and decision-support solutions.
• Enable Enterprise Integration by partnering with IT and vendor teams to deliver integrated digital pathology systems.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality by leading validation efforts and quality programs per CAP/CLIA/FDA and California requirements.
• Champion Education & Adoption by training pathologists and promoting digital-first best practices across the department.

Job description

Job Description

Pathologist-Regional Lab (Histology with experience in Digital Pathology) (65560)

Job Number: 65560

Primary Location

USA-California-North Hollywood

Minimum Salary : $390,575.00 Maximum Salary : $493,263.00 Potential Premium Earnings : $55,728.00 Virtual Indicator : Standard Face to Face

About SCPMG

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians to focus on what they do best – provide their patients with exceptional care.

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Special dependent coverage
• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Relocation package
• Professional liability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Partnership of SCPMG

• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
• Voting rights on organizational decisions

Additional Information

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible physician in AP/CP to serve as a Staff Pathologist and SME for our developing Digital Pathology Program. This position combines surgical pathology case work (interpretation of ER/PR/HER2 and MRP IHC and future companion diagnostics IHC) with dedicated time to support our region-wide digital pathology transition to a fully digital group. Case work will be considered a shared responsibility with the other Pathologists in the department. Digital pathology program oversight includes development of the laboratory's whole slide imaging (WSI) strategy and execution, including evaluation and selection of computational and AI applications.

Lead Digital Pathology Operations - Drive the strategy, design, and optimization of digital pathology workflows from slide scanning through digital sign-out.

Advance Computational Pathology & AI - Evaluate, validate, and implement AI-powered image analysis and decision-support solutions to enhance diagnostic accuracy and efficiency.

Enable Enterprise Integration - Partner with IT, laboratory informatics, and vendor teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and integrated digital pathology systems.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance & Quality - Lead validation efforts and quality programs to maintain compliance with CAP, CLIA, FDA, and California regulatory requirements.

Champion Education & Adoption - Train pathologists, promote digital-first best practices, and support successful organizational change across the department.

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.