Pathologists

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklasstaffing is seeking an AP/CP pathologist for a day-shift, permanent role in Central California. You will join a multi-hospital team, provide high-volume diagnostic pathology, and collaborate closely with experienced pathologists to ensure timely, accurate evaluations.

Qualifications include AP/CP board certification and an active California license (or eligibility); subspecialty fellowship is highly desirable. Competitive compensation is offered with a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required.
• Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) required.
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties (cytopathology, breast, GI, gynecologic, etc.) highly desirable.
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic evaluations across a broad spectrum of surgical and clinical pathology.
• Make independent decisions while thriving in a team environment.
• Support multiple hospitals and a high-volume practice.
• Communicate medical significance of laboratory findings to referring physicians.
• Deliver timely, accurate pathology diagnoses across diverse specimens.
• Engage in collaborative patient care and contribute to service improvements.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

AP/CP board certification

CA medical license or eligibility

Fellowship in surgical pathology subspecialties

Job description

AP/CP Pathologist - Day Shift Central California | Monday-Friday | Permanent

Permanent Salary: $300,000-$330,000 annually (based on experience)

Schedule: Day shift | No nights | No weekends

Start Date: Flexible / TBD

Position Overview

Join a well-established pathology team in Central California, providing pathology services across four local hospitals. You will be based in a professional laboratory setting and collaborate daily with five collegial and experienced pathologists. We are actively seeking a pathologist with proven experience who can step into a high-volume, multi-hospital practice and make an impact right away.

Key Responsibilities

• Bring strong diagnostic skills across a broad spectrum of surgical and clinical pathology.
• Demonstrate confidence in independent decision-making while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
• Appreciate the variety and complexity that comes with supporting multiple hospitals.
• Provide expert consultation and communicate the medical significance of laboratory findings to referring physicians.
• Deliver accurate, timely evaluations and diagnoses across a diverse range of anatomic pathology specimens.
• Actively engage in a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of pathology services while maintaining a collegial workplace culture.

Required Qualifications

• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required
• Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) required
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties (cytopathology, breast, GI, gynecologic, etc.) highly desirable
• Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills essential

Why This Opportunity?

Independent, pathologist-owned and operated group Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Strong emphasis on work-life balance Opportunities to grow within a respected, stable, and expanding organization