Department of Pathology | City of Hope National Medical Center

City of Hope Medical Group Seeks an Academic Breast Pathologist to Join our Growing Team 

We invite you to consider an opportunity to join the Department of Pathology at City of Hope, the world-class NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Southern California. This non-profit institution with a national network of five locations is one of the top-ranked cancer centers in the country and has an international reputation for the quality of patient care. 

As part of our expanding focus on breast cancer and support of the Center for Precision Medicine, City of Hope National Medical Center is seeking an academic breast pathologist with expertise in breast cancer who is highly qualified and board-certified to meet the growing needs of our expanding Division of Anatomic Pathology. Our faculty is committed to excellence in clinical practice, translational research, and education. City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” for cancer care by US News & World Report.

Position Highlights:

Provide patient-centered anatomic pathology services in collaboration with our nationally recognized and diverse team of oncologic physicians at City of Hope National Medical Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles County, Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, and national cancer center sites in Phoenix, Chicago and Atlanta through our digital pathology initiative. This full-time anatomic pathology position reports directly to the Division Chief of Anatomic Pathology and the Chair of the Department of Pathology.

·         Clinical responsibilities include diagnostic pathology services to support the clinical care of patients with breast cancer.

·         The successful candidate will:

o    Join a multidisciplinary team of physicians and scientists in Southern California.

o    Use digital pathology to provide breast pathology expertise in the COH national network.

o    Develop and support translational and clinical research in breast cancers.

o    Participate in training of fellows in our ACGME-accredited programs.

·         Generous salary and potential for sign-on bonus

o    Pay range: $310k-$480k *The salary range listed is exclusively for base compensation for full-time employment and does not include incentive compensation or benefits.  Actual compensation will be adjusted for experience, training, hospital/community need and other factors.

·         Paid Vacation and Sick Time

·         City of Hope adds 20% of the IRS maximum for annual retirement contribution without match requirement.

·         Relocation assistance is available on a case-by-case basis.

 Qualifications:

·         Applicants must have an MD or equivalent medical degree and possess or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.

·         Board certification in Anatomic Pathology by the American Board of Pathology or equivalent and demonstrated multidisciplinary practice experience in the specialty of breast pathology are required.

·         Fellowship training in breast pathology and experience in the diagnosis of complex breast cancers in an academic cancer center is highly preferred.

·         The candidate must possess excellent communication skills and experience in collaboration with breast medical and surgical oncologists and researchers.

·         Specialty expertise in pathology specialties in addition to breast pathology, especially gynecologic oncology, cytopathology and medical license in Arizona, Illinois, or Georgia are desirable.

·         Applicants must have evidence of research and publication productivity.

·         Academic record consistent with appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor is preferred.

Who We Are:

City of Hope is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes, and other serious illnesses. Our mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into a practical benefit, and hope into reality.  We accomplish this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on eliminating these diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 51 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. City of Hope is currently ranked as the seventh “Best Hospital” for cancer in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23. City of Hope (COH) is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases located in Duarte, California.  Over the last 100 years, City of Hope has built a legacy in Duarte of being a world leader in cancer research, treatment, and prevention. Recently, the organization extended its reach beyond Duarte to include 37 community sites in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, steadily moving it to number one in Southern California for inpatient market share and pushing its capacity limits. In 2018, City of Hope began a transformational journey with ambitious goals in the areas of patient care, value-based care and precision medicine, hematology malignancies, stem cell transplants, and meaningful innovations and cures. Integral to the realization of these goals is the expansion of City of Hope to the Orange County market.  Orange County has the ideal conditions for City of Hope to demonstrate its ability to expand its differentiated, niche services, including research, genetic capabilities and outstanding, subspecialty care.

Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully.

City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and communities. Each day, we live out our credo:

"There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."​

The City of Hope Environment:

We want our employees to enjoy all aspects of their professional and personal lives. Recognizing the value in diverse perspectives, we have programs that leverage engagement by bringing our professional community together. In the City of Hope environment, new employee partnerships thrive, with no barriers to freely sharing knowledge.  And, in the same way we view patient care from a broad perspective, City of Hope encourages its employees, too, to enhance their view, by increasing their knowledge continually. Here at City of Hope, you will find great opportunities to provide fulfilling service and to enjoy workplace satisfaction.

Sunny Southern California

·        Enjoy year-round professional sports including NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS

·        Unlimited housing options ranging from suburban to elegant neighborhoods in the heart of the city

·        Enjoy miles of pristine beaches in areas such as Huntington, Laguna, Newport, Redondo and Santa Monica

·        Home to UCSD, UCLA, UCI, USC, Cal Tech, and many other world class universities and colleges

·        Our locations enjoy endless dining venues, shopping, world-class museums, galleries, concerts, and theaters

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.