Pathology Physician

The Pathologist provides expert diagnostic services through the examination and interpretation of tissues, cells, and bodily fluids. This role supports patient care by delivering accurate, timely diagnoses, guiding clinical decision-making, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, evidence-based outcomes.
Must maintain state certification and/or licensure.
Must be legally licensed to practice medicine in North Dakota and/or Minnesota, depending on the location of the practice to which you are assigned.

• Examine and interpret surgical pathology, cytology, and/or autopsy specimens consistent with training and privileges

• Diagnose disease processes using gross and microscopic evaluation, ancillary testing, and clinical correlation

• Provide pathology consultation services to physicians and clinical care teams

• Interpret laboratory studies and pathology reports to support diagnosis and treatment planning

• Participate in tumor boards, multidisciplinary conferences, and case reviews as applicable

• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete pathology reporting

• Maintain quality assurance and quality control standards within the laboratory

• Participate in laboratory accreditation, compliance, and regulatory activities

• Supervise and collaborate with pathology assistants, laboratory staff, residents, or fellows as applicable

• Educate trainees and clinical staff as appropriate

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives

• Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited pathology residency program (Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or combined AP/CP)

• Fellowship training in a pathology subspecialty preferred but not required

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pathology

• Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure

• Eligibility for hospital or laboratory credentialing

• Expertise in diagnostic pathology and laboratory medicine

• Strong analytical and diagnostic reasoning skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to diagnostic accuracy

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Hospital laboratories, pathology departments, reference laboratories, or academic medical centers

• Primarily laboratory-based with limited or no direct patient contact

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while reviewing specimens

• Manual dexterity for specimen handling and microscopic examination

• Visual acuity sufficient for detailed microscopic analysis