Pathologist (MD/DO) Position Summary 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities 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
Qualifications 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
Skills and Competencies 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
Work Environment Hospital laboratories, pathology departments, reference laboratories, or academic medical centers
Primarily laboratory-based with limited or no direct patient contact
Physical Requirements 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
