Staff Pathologist at Danbury Hospital - Danbury, Connecticut

Company: Northwell Health Physician Partners
Location: Danbury
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Danbury Hospital, part of Nuvance Health is seeking a full-time Pathologist to join our group of 24 board-certified pathologists across the system. The testing volume across the system is over 4 million test results per year (inclusive of approximately 50,000 surgical pathology cases). Nuvance Health proudly hosts a pathology residency program at our Danbury Campus and PA students from Quinnipiac University at our Norwalk and Danbury campuses. Nuvance Health is a teaching affiliate of the University of Vermont, which confers ranked academic appointments. We have a growing cancer institute that brings us interesting and varied cases. This position is based at our Danbury Hospital campus in Danbury, Connecticut; about 70 miles outside New York City (lower Fairfield County Connecticut). This is an employed position with Nuvance Health Medical Practice. We offer a competitive base salary and incentive compensation and benefits package including paid time off, CME allowance with time off and 401k with match. Job Summary: Staff pathologist at a community hospital with cancer program and wide range of clinical services that is part of a comprehensive health system. Job Requirements: · MD or DO and completion of AP/CP Residency training. · Board Certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology required. · Candidates with subspecialty training and/or experience are encouraged to apply. · Both experienced pathologists and those in fellowships are encouraged to apply. · Excellent communication skills with a strong desire to interact with clinicians and laboratory staff, proficiency in the performance of frozen sections, cytology interpretations (both GYN and non-GYN), rapid on-site cytology assessments, and occasional autopsies. · CT and NY State Medical License or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted medical license. Full-Time Salary Range: $325 - $360k annually commensurate or relative to experience. Per Diem Opportunities also available at $225/hour Established in 1885, Danbury Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital providing Greater Danbury area residents convenient access to exceptional care. Danbury Hospital has 371 beds and is a Level II Trauma Center with approximately 70,000 ED visits per year. As a teaching hospital, we are associated with University of Vermont College of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Medicine and the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Our employed Medical Practices include 900 physicians and advanced practice providers, serving a geographically broad region throughout western Connecticut and eastern New York. Danbury, Connecticut, located on the border of New York State, is about 70 miles northeast of New York City and 60 miles west of Hartford, CT. As part of the greater NY metropolitan area, the city of Danbury enjoys both proximity to New York City culture and access to a wide array of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, fishing and boating in state and regional parks and preserves. Boston, New York City, New Haven and Hartford are easily accessible via train or car. Nuvance Health has proudly joined Northwell Health. Northwell Health is New York State’s largest health care provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 1000 outpatient facilities, and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We care for over two million people annually in the New York metro area and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Our 104,000 employees - 22,000 nurses and 5,000 employed doctors, including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners – are working to change health care for the better. We’re making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research and training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Our professionals are relentless about staying ahead of the latest clinical trials and research, partnering with our own Feinstein Institute and other world-renowned institutions. Nuvance Health and its affiliates are Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations and therefore eligible employees may qualify for forgiveness of certain federal student loans under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. EOE, including disability/vets. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.

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