Surgical Pathologist - Bay Area CA

AMN Healthcare; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premiums paid 90%

Dental and Vision

401K with match

PTO 4–8 weeks

Licensure/dues support

Out-of-pocket medical expenses support

Job summary

AMN Healthcare is seeking a full-time Surgical Pathologist to join a centralized pathology group in California. The role offers strong volumes, competitive earnings, and a collegial, interactive work environment with opportunities in subspecialty focus.

The position is based near the Bay Area and Central California, including Modesto. The schedule is flexible with autonomous planning, and there is shared call with light frequency.

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Surgical Pathologist - Bay Area CA

StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $350000.00 - $400000.00

AMN Healthcare is seeking to add a full-time Surgical Pathologist to join a very successful Pathology Medical Group in Central California. Incoming candidates can enjoy strong volumes, competitive earnings, and a collegial, interactive work environment, with interest in their subspecialty field of choice.

Practice Highlights

• Focus on your passions:Incoming candidates can balance their case mix of Surgical and a mix of subspecialty interests.
• Schedule Autonomy:Set your schedule as you see fit, know what to expect every day!
• Shared Call:Participate in call pool with light frequency and rarely ever expect to come into the hospital
• Competitive Earnings:Guaranteed Salary based on experience that never expires. Earning potential between $350-$400K + Annual Incentive Bonuses.
• Strong Benefits:Medical Insurance with 90% of premiums paid by company, Dental and Vision, 401K with match, and 4 up to 8 weeks of PTO
  • PERK account of $11,000/year to cover all licensure renewals, dues etc
  • $18,000/year towards out of pocket medical expenses

Community Highlights

Bakersfield blends affordability, opportunity, and cultural character, offering employees a balanced lifestyle. With accessible outdoor escapes, growing arts and food culture, and strategic location near major metropolitan and natural attractions, it’s an attractive base for both work and life in California.

• Affordable California Living:Overall cost of living ~0.2?% below U.S. average and ~33?% lower than California state average
• Economic & Career Base:Growing community and job market (>24?% projected growth) in agriculture, energy, logistics, healthcare, and education
• Cultural & Entertainment Scene:Deep musical heritage: birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound, home to Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater
• Emerging Arts Scene:Galleries, First Friday Art Walks, community theater, and local music venues.
• Recreation & Outdoors:Approximately 270+ sunny days per year; easy access to outdoor destinations like Kern River, Hart Park, River Walk, and nearby Sierra Nevada foothills
• Comfortable Community & Lifestyle:Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere with strong neighborhood ties and a small-town vibe within a mid-sized city
• Local charm through eateries (e.g. Alley Cat bar, Mexicali) and resident-focused cultural institutionsSFGATE
• Location & Accessibility:~2 hours to both Los Angeles and Sierra Nevada destinations (e.g. Sequoia National Park, ski areas), ~3½–4 hours to San Francisco or San Diego

Facility Location

Situated in California's San Joaquin Valley - one of the greatest agricultural areas in the nation - Modesto offers a small-town ambiance and easy access to the ocean, mountains and some of the nation's most renowned national parks. Day trip options from Modesto include San Francisco, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park among many others. With its mild climate, outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round.

Job Benefits

About the Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.