Surgical Pathologist – Day Shift

Southwest Florida | Monday–Friday | Permanent

Salary: $325,000–$400,000 annually (based on experience)

Bonuses & Benefits Offered: Sign-on and retention bonuses, relocation assistance plus full benefits package offered
Schedule: Day shift, no nights, no weekends
Start Date: Flexible / TBD

Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Certified Surgical Pathologist to join a growing pathology practice in Southwest Florida. This role offers a balanced workload, weekday schedule, and the opportunity to practice high-quality surgical pathology across both a headquarters reference laboratory and a partner community health system.

Enjoy professional fulfillment while living near sun-soaked beaches, outdoor recreation, and vibrant cultural amenities—all with an excellent cost of living and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform frozen sections as required
• Provide gross and microscopic diagnostic interpretation of surgical pathology and cytology specimens
• Dictate, review, and electronically release finalized cases
• Interpret high-volume immunohistochemistry (IHC) with emphasis on predictive and prognostic biomarkers, including:
  PD-L1, HER2, ER, PR, c-MET, MMR, FOLR1, Claudin
• Incorporate molecular and genetic data into diagnostic decision-making when appropriate
• Participate in medical director and CLIA ’88 responsibilities for anatomic and clinical laboratories
• Support daily laboratory operations, including consultations and client communication
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) initiatives
• Collaborate with pathologists, technologists, clinicians, and administrative teams
• Build strong relationships with referring physicians and ensure excellent turnaround time (TAT)

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board Certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Fellowship training in Surgical Pathology (general or subspecialty) strongly preferred
• 2+ years of post-fellowship experience preferred, especially in:
  • Gynecologic Pathology
  • Thoracic Pathology
  • Head & Neck Pathology
• Active or eligible Florida medical license
• Additional licensure in New York and/or Texas a plus
• Ability to meet CLIA ’88 requirements if applicable

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $325K–$400K annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 1 coverage)
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance
• Matching retirement plan with full vesting
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process

Why This Opportunity?

• Weekday schedule with excellent work-life balance
• Mix of reference lab and community hospital pathology
• Modern diagnostics and biomarker-driven practice
• Supportive, pathology-focused staffing partner
• Desirable South Florida location

Recruiter Contact

Marquius Young
Recruiting & Client Success Manager

• Office: (470) 323-8959
• Mobile: (770) 539-0333
• Email: marquius@nicklasstaffing.com

About Nicklas Laboratory Staffing

Nicklas Laboratory Staffing is the only laboratory staffing agency founded by a Pathologists’ Assistant and dedicated exclusively to labs. With 13 years of laboratory experience, we specialize in placing pathologists, pathologists’ assistants, histotechnicians/histotechnologists, cytologists, medical lab techs, medical lab scientists, and lab leaders in travel, permanent, and temp-to-perm laboratory positions nationwide.

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