# Pathologist (MD/DO) - North Dakota/Minnesota > Commonwealth Medical Services · Grand Forks, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-13 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** West - Altru Healthcare ## Description ### **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. ### **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 ## Requirements 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. ## Apply [Apply at Commonwealth Medical Services](https://apply.workable.com/commonwealth-medical-services/j/1CC599C3EA/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)