Physician| Anatomic Pathologist/ Surgical Pathologist | Duarte, CA

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 310,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, California, invites applications for an academic surgical pathologist to join our clinical faculty. The role emphasizes subspecialized diagnostic excellence within a nationally recognized cancer program and collaboration with physicians and researchers across disciplines.

We seek fellowship-trained candidates in Bone and Soft Tissue, Breast, Cytopathology, GI, Head and Neck Pathology, with a commitment to teaching, research, and mentorship of fellows, residents, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent medical degree and unrestricted California medical license.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology or equivalent is required.
• Fellowship training in one or more pathology subspecialties is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialized surgical pathology services.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and conferences.
• Contribute to teaching, mentorship, and translational/clinical research.

Skills

Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology

Breast Pathology

Cytopathology

Gastrointestinal Pathology

Head and Neck Pathology

Education

MD/DO or equivalent medical degree

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology

Fellowship training in pathology subspecialties

Job description

Join one of the top cancer centers in the nation! City of Hope Medical Group is seeking an Academic Surgical Pathologist to join our team in Duarte. As Chair of the Department of Pathology at City of Hope, we invite applications for a full-time academic surgical pathologist to join our clinical faculty at our flagship campus in Duarte, California.

This recruitment reflects our strategic commitment to strengthening subspecialty expertise and supporting the continued growth of our nationally recognized cancer program. We are particularly interested in candidates with fellowship training and clinical expertise in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, Breast Pathology, Cytopathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Head and Neck Pathology, and other surgical pathology subspecialties relevant to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

We seek a mission-driven academic pathologist who will support growing clinical volumes, contribute to translational research initiatives, and engage in education and mentorship. Our faculty are dedicated to interdisciplinary collaboration, high-impact scholarship, and delivering subspecialized diagnostic excellence within a nationally recognized cancer program.

As an academic medical center, City of Hope expects faculty to actively engage in scholarship through research and publication while also fulfilling a required commitment to teaching and mentorship of fellows, residents, and students, making both academic productivity and education fundamental responsibilities of this role.

Position Highlights

• Clinical responsibilities will include participation in subspecialized surgical pathology services within the Department of Pathology, with opportunities aligned to the candidate's training and expertise.
• Particular areas of departmental growth include Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, Breast Pathology, Cytopathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, and Head and Neck Pathology.
• Join a multidisciplinary team of physicians and scientists at one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers.
• Use digital pathology to provide subspecialty pathology expertise across City of Hope's growing Southern California and national cancer network.
• Collaborate closely with medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, researchers, and translational science teams dedicated to advancing cancer care.
• Develop and support translational, clinical, and collaborative research programs within the candidate's area of expertise.
• Participate in the training of fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs and contribute to resident and medical student education.
• Provide intraoperative consultations, participate in on‑call rotations, and perform autopsy duties as part of the department's responsibilities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and disease‑focused clinical conferences.

Position Benefits

• Excellent benefits package, including a generous retirement contribution plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Base Salary Range: $310,000 to $480,000. The range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full‑time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits. Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need, and other factors.

Benefits information: City of Hope Medical Group Benefits

About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life‑threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute‑designated comprehensive cancer center that is top ranked in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a comprehensive cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago, and Phoenix areas. City of Hope's affiliated organizations include Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) and AccessHope. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree and possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent is required.
• Fellowship training in one or more pathology subspecialties is strongly preferred.
• Particular interest will be given to candidates with expertise in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, Breast Pathology, Cytopathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Head and Neck Pathology, or related oncologic pathology disciplines.
• The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical and research teams.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence through research, publication, teaching, mentorship, and participation in multidisciplinary clinical programs.
• Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor is preferred.