Locums – Tacoma, Washington, Pathologist Job
Updated 12/04/25
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Physician
Pathology
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Locums Pathologist Opportunity – Tacoma, WA
Key Availability
- Coverage Dates: January start ? May 1 (extension or permanent option available)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
- Priority: Completion of case readouts (time-flexible within shift)
- Call: 1:4 rotation, backup/2nd call for critical results
- Call response time: 30 minutes
- Rotation (weekly or daily) to be discussed
- Number of Pathologists Needed: 4
- Locations: 3 sites across Tacoma / Puget Sound
- Active Washington State Pathology License – REQUIRED
- Board Certified Pathologist – REQUIRED
- Hemepath Certification – At least 1 of the 4 roles requires this
- Bone Marrow Sign-out Ability – Required for 1 role
- Remaining roles: broader general pathology sign-outs
- Mix of Trauma Level II & III hospital cases
- On-site, in-office professional sign-outs (no digital pathology)
- Case mix varies per site
- Potential for Medical Director responsibilities if assignment extends long-term
- EMR: Epic
- Type: Locum Tenens Pathologist
- Start: January
- End: May 1 (extendable)
- Schedule: M–F 8–5
- Call: 1:4, backup/2nd call
- Certifications Required: BC Pathology, Hemepath (1 role), Bone Marrow sign-out (1 role)
- License: Active WA
- Sites: 3 (Tacoma/Puget Sound)
- Staffing Need: 4 physicians
- A rated malpractice
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing
- Prepaid travel and lodging
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness
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