Renal Pathologist

The Permanente Medical Group, Inc.; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 350,040 - 367,020; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Moving allowance

Home loan assistance

Paid holidays

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Job summary

A prominent medical group in California seeks fellowship-trained Renal Pathologists to join their new renal pathology program starting mid-2026. The role includes signing out cases with a collaborative team of nephrologists and provides ample opportunities for research and professional development. The region offers a superb quality of life, including a Mediterranean climate and vibrant communities. A competitive compensation package and diverse benefits are also provided, ensuring work-life balance and support for career growth.

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in renal pathology.
• Experience in light microscopy and immunofluorescence.

Responsibilities

• Sign-out responsibility for renal pathology cases across the region.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary glomerular disease board and education.

Job description

Renal Pathologist

We are currently seeking 2 fellowship‑trained Renal Pathologists to support a newly internalized renal pathology program, starting mid‑2026. The 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, and 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. This experience fosters an academic environment where clinical excellence and teaching thrive.

The research potential is truly distinctive, as the combination of high case volume, diverse pathology, and extensive long‑term follow‑up data provides an ideal platform for impactful scholarship.

The San Francisco Bay Area offers an incomparable quality of life with its mild Mediterranean climate, stunning natural beauty from coastal beaches to redwood forests, world‑class cultural attractions, diverse culinary scene, and vibrant communities that blend innovation, outdoor recreation, and rich cultural diversity—making this not just an outstanding career opportunity but an exceptional place to build your life.

Base pay range

$350,040.00/yr – $367,020.00/yr

Highlights

• 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.
• We demonstrate our commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people we serve.
• Multi‑specialty collaboration with a mission‑driven integrated health care delivery model.
• An outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
• We have a very rich and comprehensive Physician Health & Wellness Program.
• We are Physician‑led and develop our own leaders.
• Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, physician leadership, and community service.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental.
• Moving allowance.
• Home loan assistance — up to $250,000 (approval required).
• Malpractice and tail insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, education leave.
• Shareholder track.
• Three retirement plans, including pension.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Pension plan.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Disability insurance.

Contact

You may also email your CV to Harjit Singh at [e-mail] or call 510‑295‑7857.

We are an equal opportunity employer and VEVRAA federal contractor.