Pathology Physician

Company: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: June 15, 2026

Job Description:

Looking for a Board Certified Pathologist to serve as Senior Medical Director of our well established, hospital employed, general pathology practice. Cytopathology fellowship is preferred but not required. This is a full time position, 3 pathologist practice, call coverage is 1:3. Leadership experience preferred.

COMPENSATION:

Base salary of $476,671 for initial two year contract.

5% less for those not yet boarded, salary adjusted accordingly upon board certification

2-year contract also includes:

Vacation:272 hours of holidays/sick days (34 PTO days).
CME/Books & Journals: 80 hours (10 days PTO) and up to $7,000
Deferred compensation: 457b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes. No matching.
Retirement / Savings Plan: 403b plan. Defer compensation up to IRS limit of $24,500 year before taxes under age 50 and $31,000 for over age 50. SOMC matches dollar for dollar up to 2% of base pay.
Moving Expense: $10,000 paid to moving company

Malpractice Insurance Coverage: in a claims made insurance, in an amount of $2,000,000, per claim/$6,000,000, aggregate
Health Insurance: physician pays small premium, deducted from paycheck
Liquidated Damages: 70 mile and 2 year non-compete clause or liquidated damages of one year salary
Medical School Loan Repayment: repay up to $200,000 ($25,000 per year for each year of service commitment)
Residency Stipend: up to $25,000 (requires up to 2 year service commitment)
Sign on Bonus: 15% of base salary up to $100,000 (paid when contract signed and forgiven over 2-4 years depending on amount of bonus)