Pathologist Jobs in California

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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General Pathologist Full Time Opportunity

  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Salary Range: $390,575.00 to $493,263.00 Potential Premium Earnings: $55,728.00 Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, and geographic location. The...

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Pathologist

  • Alameda Health System
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Required : Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or both....

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Forensic Pathologist (Physician Specialist)

  • County of Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 6 days ago

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY Completion of a residency in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology AND a fellowship * in Forensic Pathology or equivalent training ** approved by the American...

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Surgical Pathologist, Pharma Services

  • NeoGenomics Laboratories
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 13 days ago
  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • 13 days ago

As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform....

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Pathologist - West Los Angeles

  • Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Kaiser Permanente)
  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • West Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 days ago

Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) is a physician-led partnership with strong values that support a patient-centered and evidence-based approach to medicine. Provides our...

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Pathologist - Fresno, CA

  • Trinity Health
  • Fresno, CA
  • 19 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 19 days ago

Saint Agnes Medical Providers (SAMP) and Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) is seeking a full time AP/CP board-certified Pathologist, with GYN Pathology subspecialty training preferred but not required...

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Pathologist

  • Spectrum Healthcare Resources
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 20 days ago

Position Highlights: Outstanding work/life balance Competitive compensation to be determined in a range of $140-$200 per hour Outpatient environment where the focus is on patient care, not administrative...

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Neuropathologist

  • UC Irvine
  • Orange, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Orange, CA
  • 23 days ago

Applicants must have fellowship training in neuropathology, hold an MD, DO, or MD/PhD degree, must be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology, and eligible for a California...

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Neuropathologist

  • University of California Irvine
  • Irvine, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 27 days ago

Incumbents in the HS series are expected to provide patient care; teach fellows, residents, and medical students; perform public and University service; and contribute to scholarly activities....

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Candidates must be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) in clinical pathology (CP) or anatomic pathology/clinical pathology (AP/CP)....

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GU Pathologist Duarte, CA

  • City of Hope
  • Duarte, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Duarte, CA
  • 27 days ago

Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent is required. Fellowship training in Genitourinary Pathology is required....

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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clin, Clinical X) Academic Chemical Pathologists

  • University of California San Diego
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • La Jolla, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Candidates must be board-eligible or certified by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) in clinical pathology (CP) or anatomic pathology/clinical pathology (AP/CP)....

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Renal Pathologist Opportunity in Berkeley, CA with Kaiser Permanente

  • The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente Northern California)
  • Albany, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Albany, CA
  • 30+ days ago

We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs! We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders....

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Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package The comprehensive benefits and longevity-based compensation package offered by Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) enables physicians...

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Pathologist--Los Angeles--AP/CP Trained Pathologist in (Blood Bank & Transfusion Medicine

  • Southern California Permanente
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago

The successful candidate is expected to provide clinical pathology leadership across core laboratory disciplines, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective, and patient-centered diagnostic services....

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Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Pathologist Jobs in California

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs in California as reported by the BLS.

$216,910


Highest Education Level

Pathologists in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
70.9%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists in California
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%