Staff Pathologist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 325,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive pay

Paid time off

CME allowance

401(k) match

Per diem options

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a full-time Pathologist for a community hospital within a large health system. The role covers diagnostic pathology services including surgical pathology, cytology, frozen sections, and autopsies.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, participation in the cancer program, and opportunities for teaching and research within an academic-affiliated system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with AP/CP residency training.
• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Subspecialty training or experience encouraged.
• Strong communication skills; proficiency in frozen sections and cytology (GYN/non-GYN).
• Eligible for or holding an unrestricted medical license in CT or NY.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret a wide range of pathology tests; collaborate with clinicians and lab staff.
• Contribute to the hospital’s cancer program.
• Engage in teaching and research activities within the affiliated academic system.

Skills

Communication skills

Frozen sections

Cytology (GYN & non-GYN)

Rapid on-site assessments

Autopsy procedures

License eligibility (CT/NY)

Education

MD/DO with AP/CP residency

Board certification in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

Subspecialty training or experience encouraged

Job description

Role Overview

A full-time Pathologist position at a community hospital within a large health system, responsible for diagnostic pathology services, including surgical pathology, cytology, frozen sections, and autopsies.

Key Responsibilities

Perform and interpret a wide range of pathology tests, collaborate with clinicians and laboratory staff, and contribute to the hospital’s cancer program. Engage in teaching and research activities as part of a system affiliated with academic institutions.

Qualifications & Skills

• MD or DO with completed AP/CP residency training.
• Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
• Subspecialty training or experience encouraged.
• Strong communication skills and proficiency in frozen sections, cytology (GYN and non-GYN), rapid on‑site assessments, and autopsy procedures.
• Eligible for or holding an unrestricted medical license in CT or NY.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary ($325k-$360k), incentive pay, paid time off, CME allowance, and 401(k) match. Per diem options available.

Additional Info

The role offers an opportunity to work in a diverse, growing cancer institute within a teaching hospital environment, serving a broad regional community with access to urban and outdoor activities.