Surgical Pathologist – Physician Opportunity | Rochester, NY

Rochester Regional Health; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount at local colleges

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health, based in Rochester, New York, seeks general surgical pathologists for Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. Board-eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology (preferred) with fellowship training in oncologic/pathology subfields is ideal.

The role includes diagnostic work across subspecialties, teaching responsibilities, and potential directorship involvement within RRH’s regional lab network.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (preferred).
• Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose a wide variety of surgical and cytology cases across subspecialties.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in education of fellows, residents, and students.
• Share in directorship responsibilities for regional laboratories and contribute to academic programs.

Skills

Board-certification eligibility

Fellowship training

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Rochester Regional Health, located in Rochester, New York is seeking general surgical pathologists at both Rochester General Hospital and Unity Hospital. Candidates must be board-eligible or certified (preferred) in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (preferred). Fellowship training is preferred, including (but not limited to) oncologic pathology, cytopathology, head & neck pathology, gynecologic pathology, pulmonary/thoracic pathology or another surgical pathology subspecialty.

• Join a multispecialty group of twenty-four experienced Rochester Regional Health (RRH) Rochester-based pathologists supporting anatomic and clinical pathology services for a six-hospital comprehensive healthcare system.
• Work with colleagues committed to diagnostic excellence, teamwork, and clinical collaboration, diagnosing a challenging variety of surgical and cytology cases across a wide range of surgical subspecialties, including 80,000 surgical pathology cases/year. No adult autopsy duties required. Interest in performing fetal autopsy is welcome.
• Collaborate with Lipson Cancer Institute Hematology-Oncology colleagues, caring for patients across western Upstate New York and in the North Country (St. Lawrence County), supporting a regional Academic Comprehensive Cancer Program, accredited by the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer, a growing Acute Leukemia & Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program and the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center.
• Participate in shared laboratory directorship responsibilities for a network of regional acute care laboratories.
• Share in the education of fellows, residents, and medical students as well as opportunities to serve as an Instructor in the RGH Clinical Laboratory Technology Program, the 2nd oldest NAACLS-accredited medical technologist training program in the United States.

Starting salary is $320,000, with generous vacation time and CME allowance. Benefits include fully covered relocation services, sign-on bonus and tuition discount at selected local colleges.

EDUCATION:

DO, MD

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Physician - NYS Office of Professions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confidential clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$300,000.00 - $350,000.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.