Pathologist
Altru Health System
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Aug 26, 2025
Everything we do is underscored by a why — and that why is one another.
Location:
Altru Hospital1200 South Columbia RoadGrand Forks, ND 58201Summary:
Altru Health is seeking a Board Certified/Eligible Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist with sub-specialty training in Hematopathology to join our community hospital-based practice of 5 pathologists.We are seeking strong experience in general surgical pathology, cytopathology and clinical pathology. Ideal candidate should be a team player with strong diagnostic and communication skills, willing to contribute to a collegial and supportive environment within a practice that values high-quality diagnostic and clinical services.
Essential Job Functions:
Position Highlights:
General surgical and cytopathology sign out
Annual test volumes: Surgical, Cytology, Bone Marrow
Strong interest in expanding hematopathology services including bone marrow case sign out, lymphoma work up and flow cytometry
Medical Director oversight of critical access regional hospital laboratories
Excellent work hours with minimal call
Opportunity for teaching Residents, Medical Students and other health care students from the University of North Dakota
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Board certified / board eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Board certified / board eligible in Hematopathology subspecialty preferred
Active North Dakota and Minnesota License or eligible to obtain
Proficiency in general surgical pathology, cytopathology, ROSE and frozen sections with 2-3 years practicing experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Altru Hospital offers a generous compensation package, including comprehensive benefits, relocation and immigration allowance, and generous vacation and CME time off, leading to a great work-life balance.
As a regional-owned health system, Altru has provided outstanding healthcare for over 130 years. We are physician-led, with over 300 providers and 65 specialties of care. Altru's new hospital, which opened in January of 2025, has been thoughtfully designed for our patients, visitors and team members.
Language Requirements:
This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
Physical Demands :
• Sit: Frequently (34-66%)• Stand: Occasionally (5-33%)• Walk: Occasionally (5-33%)• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)• Crawl: Not Applicable• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)• See: Continuously (67-100%)• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)Weight Demands:
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Carry: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Push/Pull: Sedentary (<10 pounds)• Slide/Transfer: Sedentary (<10 pounds)Working Conditions:
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)• Outdoor: Not Applicable• Extreme Temperature: Not ApplicableDriving Requirement Definitions:
- Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
- Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
- Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
- Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.
Driving Requirement for this position:
Infrequent DriverReference ID: R5998Making a real difference. For one another.
To take the best care of our patients and community — including friends, family, and neighbors — we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.
At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.
Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)
