Staff Pathologist - Marietta, GA
Reported by 5 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Marietta, Georgia
- Schedule
- Not explicitly stated, implied full-time hospital-based · Participate in call coverage and departmental responsibilities as assigned
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $330k – $405k
- Practice
- Hospital-based, tertiary and quaternary care center · Flagship hospital of health system, tertiary and quaternary care center
5 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
The role is for a Staff Pathologist at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, a high-volume tertiary care center in Marietta, GA, with responsibilities including surgical pathology, cytopathology, call coverage, and teaching. The position requires AP/CP board certification and offers professional support in a large integrated health system.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Hospital-based, tertiary-care medical center with diverse and complex cases
- Patient population: Diverse patient population across the region
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
- APP collaboration or supervision is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $330k – $405k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 5 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 5 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Wellstar Health System (GA)
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Hospital-based, tertiary and quaternary care center
- Facility type
- Flagship hospital of health system, tertiary and quaternary care center
- Trauma level
- Not explicitly stated, but offers trauma care
- Patient population
- Diverse patient population across the region
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Not explicitly stated, implied full-time hospital-based
- Call burden
- Participate in call coverage and departmental responsibilities as assigned
- Patient volume
- High-volume hospital setting
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Hospital-based, tertiary-care medical center with diverse and complex cases
- Teaching
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 2 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 90%
Full description
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center – Marietta, Georgia
Position SummaryWellstar Health System is seeking a highly skilled and collaborative Staff Pathologist to join the pathology team at Wellstar Health System's flagship hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a high-volume, tertiary-care medical center serving a diverse patient population across the region.
The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology, with a commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services, supporting multidisciplinary care teams, and contributing to the educational and quality initiatives of the department.
ResponsibilitiesInterpret and diagnose a broad range of surgical pathology specimens in a high-volume hospital setting.
Provide expertise in gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration (FNA) interpretation.
Perform rapid on-site evaluations (ROSE) when appropriate.
Collaborate closely with clinicians, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists to support patient care.
Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and clinical conferences.
Maintain accurate and timely pathology reports in accordance with departmental standards.
Support quality assurance, quality improvement, and laboratory accreditation activities.
Participate in call coverage and departmental responsibilities as assigned.
Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals as applicable.
Remain current with evolving pathology practices, technologies, and regulatory requirements.
Required
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) or Anatomic Pathology (AP).
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Anatomic Pathology and/or Anatomic & Clinical Pathology by the American Board of Pathology.
Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
Strong diagnostic skills in surgical pathology and cytopathology.
Preferred
2+ years of post-training experience in a hospital-based pathology practice.
Experience with complex oncologic specimens and tertiary-care pathology services.
Experience performing and interpreting fine needle aspirations.
Interest in quality improvement, education, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
As Wellstar's flagship hospital, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center is a nationally recognized tertiary and quaternary care center offering advanced cancer care, cardiovascular services, trauma care, and surgical specialties. The pathology department supports a broad range of clinical services and provides pathologists with exposure to diverse and complex cases in a collaborative environment.
BenefitsCompetitive compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
CME allowance and paid CME time
Professional liability coverage
Paid time off and holidays
Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Opportunity to practice within one of Georgia's largest and most respected health systems
At Wellstar, our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, compassion, and belonging while providing physicians with the resources and support needed to thrive professionally and personally.
Join our team and help shape the future of pathology care at Wellstar Kennestone.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.