TPMG (Kaiser Permanente Northern California) is hiring two fellowship-trained Renal Pathologists to support a newly internalized renal pathology program starting mid-2026, with regional sign-out responsibilities. You'll work in a highly integrated system with strong nephrology collaboration, high biopsy volume, and a unified EHR. Standout perk: Northern California Home Loan Program offering up to $250,000 interest-free for 10 years with no payments until the end of the term.
- Up to $250k interest-free home loan
- No RVUs or billing overhead
- Moving allowance up to $10,000
Renal Pathologist Opportunity in Berkeley, CA with Kaiser Permanente
Leading the future of health care
Kaiser Permanente / The Permanente Medical Group
Renal Pathologist
Openings in Berkeley, California
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (TPMG) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California, and an over 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care.
TPMG is seeking two fellowship-trained Renal Pathologists to support a newly internalized renal pathology program, starting mid-2026. Our program provides an unparalleled clinical experience, supported by collaboration with more than 90 nephrologists who care for a remarkably diverse patient population across our medical centers. The positions will have sign-out responsibility for cases across the region, including light microscopy and immunofluorescence (with outsourced Electron Microscopy). Some portion of sign out in a secondary area will be necessary. Alternatively, opportunities for a reduced schedule exist. There are over 800 native kidney biopsies and 300 transplant biopsies annually.
Other highlights of the position include seamless integration through a unified electronic health record system, a weekly dedicated multi-disciplinary glomerular disease board, and renal pathology education and clinicopathologic case conferences.
The Permanente Medical Group, Inc., (TPMG) is one of the largest medical groups in the nation with over 10,000 physicians, 21 medical centers, numerous clinics throughout Northern and Central California and an 80-year tradition of providing quality medical care.
Requirements
· Board Certification or Eligibility
· Must be eligible to obtain a CA medical license or be currently licensed to practice within CA
With TPMG you’ll benefit from:
AI-Based charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management.
Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support.
We can focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing. No RVUs!
We are Physician-led and develop our own leaders.
EXTRAORDINARY BENEFITS:
· Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
· Northern California Home Loan Program - up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest free for 10 years, AND NO PAYMENTS until end of 10-year period
· Moving Allowance paid directly by TPMG - up to $10,000
· Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
· Malpractice and Tail Insurance
· Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam
· Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees
· Shareholder track
· Life Insurance and Optional Long-Term Care Insurance
· Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)
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