Pathologist Renal

Kaiser Permanente - The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. -Northern California; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Malpractice insurance

Education stipend

Pension plan

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group in Berkeley, CA invites fellowship-trained Renal Pathologists to join a region-wide program starting mid-2026. The role includes sign-out responsibility for cases across Northern California with light microscopy and immunofluorescence, plus potential for a reduced schedule.

This physician-led group offers teaching opportunities, collaboration with nephrologists, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Board Certification or Eligibility in AP/CP.
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out responsibility for cases across the region with light microscopy and immunofluorescence.
• Collaborate with nephrologists; contribute to a unified renal pathology program; some sign-out in a secondary area; reduced schedule possible.

Skills

AP/CP Board Certification or-eligibil

CA Medical License Eligibility

Job description

Renal Pathologist Opportunity in Berkeley, CA with Kaiser Permanente

Leading the future of health care

Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group

Renal Pathologist

Openings in Berkeley, 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 tradition of providing quality medical care.

TPMG is seeking two fellowship-trained Renal Pathologists to support a newly internalized renal pathology program, starting mid-2026. Our program provides an unparalleled clinical experience, supported by collaboration with more than 90 nephrologists who care for a remarkably diverse patient population across our medical centers. The positions will have sign-out responsibility for cases across the region, including light microscopy and immunofluorescence (with outsourced Electron Microscopy). Some portion of sign out in a secondary area will be necessary. Alternatively, opportunities for a reduced schedule exist. There are over 800 native kidney biopsies and 300 transplant biopsies annually.

Other highlights of the position include seamless integration through a unified electronic health record system, a weekly dedicated multi-disciplinary glomerular disease board, and renal pathology education and clinicopathologic case conferences.

Requirements:

• Board Certification or Eligibility in AP/CP
• Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA

With TPMG you'll benefit from:

• AI-Based charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
• We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
• We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.

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 and Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

For information about career opportunities and wage ranges, TPMG Physician Careers: