AP/CP Pathologist - Bakersfield - Bakersfield, CA
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About the job
Join Yosemite Pathology Medical Group
Yosemite Pathology Medical Group is a private, independent, pathologist-owned and operated surgical pathology and cytology laboratory. We are urgently seeking three board-certified AP/CP Pathologists to support our growing practice, with immediate openings in Bakersfield and additional opportunities in Modesto and Stockton, California.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and thriving group that values collaboration, quality, and work-life balance.
Why Bakersfield?
Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living compared to much of California, excellent schools, and a welcoming community. It's a family-friendly city with easy access to both the Sierra Nevada mountains and the California coast - plus Los Angeles is just under two hours away. This role allows you to enjoy California living while maintaining a rewarding professional career in a supportive group environment.
Current Opening: Bakersfield - Immediate Need
Join a well-established pathology team in Bakersfield, CA, providing pathology services across four local hospitals. You will be based in a professional laboratory setting and collaborate daily with five collegial and experienced pathologists.
We are actively seeking a pathologist with proven experience who can step into a high-volume, multi-hospital practice and make an impact right away.
The ideal candidate will
- Bring strong diagnostic skills across a broad spectrum of surgical and clinical pathology.
- Demonstrate confidence in independent decision-making while thriving in a team-oriented environment.
- Appreciate the variety and complexity that comes with supporting multiple hospitals.
Your Role
- Provide expert consultation and communicate the medical significance of laboratory findings to referring physicians.
- Deliver accurate, timely evaluations and diagnoses across a diverse range of anatomic pathology specimens.
- Actively engage in a collaborative, team-based approach to patient care.
- Contribute to the ongoing improvement of pathology services while maintaining a collegial workplace culture.
Qualifications
- Board certification in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP) required
- Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain one) required
- Applicants with 2-4 years' experience in a practice setting are a plus.
- Fellowship training in surgical pathology subspecialties (cytopathology, breast, GI, gynecologic, etc.) highly desirable
- Strong diagnostic, communication, and collaboration skills essential
Why Yosemite Pathology?
- Independent, pathologist-owned and operated group
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance
- Opportunities to grow within a respected, stable, and expanding organization
Apply Today
Given the urgent need for multiple pathologists in Bakersfield, we are reviewing applications immediately. Don't miss the chance to join a supportive, physician-owned group dedicated to excellence in patient care - while enjoying all the professional and lifestyle benefits that California has to offer.
If interested, please submit your curriculum vitae to: Amber McFarlane, Director of Human Resources Email: jobs@ypmg.com
From Yosemite Pathology Medical Group's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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