Pathology Group of Louisiana·Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens ranging from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections. Rotate between the private laboratory and Woman's Hospital lab to ensure balanced clinical exposure and efficient workflow.
Pathology Group of Louisiana (PGL) is a multi-specialty private practice providing a full spectrum of anatomic and clinical pathology services for hospitals, surgery centers, and clinical laboratories in Baton Rouge and throughout Southeast Louisiana.
Our team of 15 well-respected, board-certified pathologists is looking for a skilled PA to join our existing team of 4 PAs, rotating between our privately owned laboratory - where the majority of specimens are received, grossed, and processed - and one other hospital lab.
Both sites offer a wide, balanced range of specimens - from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections.
Between all locations, PGL processed 93,000 surgical cases last year.
Primary Responsibilities Perform accurate gross dissection and detailed description of surgical specimens across the full case spectrum - from routine biopsies to complex cancer resections Specimen processing and submission for histologic processing and special studies Rotate between PGL's privately owned laboratory (primary grossing site) and Woman's Hospital lab, ensuring broad, balanced clinical exposure Collaborate closely with pathologists and technical staff to maintain quality and workflow efficiency Contribute to lab workflow coordination and other duties as assigned
Graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam Ability to work cooperatively within diverse clinical environments Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build positive working relationships with pathologists and technical staff Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary, commensurate with experience Relocation assistance provided Private practice environment - not a hospital system Broad case volume and specimen diversity across two active sites About Baton Rouge Baton Rouge is Louisiana's capital - a city of 230,000 with a metro area of 800,000 - offering all the cultural richness of South Louisiana at a cost of living well below comparable markets. World-class cuisine, LSU athletics, Gulf Coast outdoor recreation, music festivals, and a thriving arts scene, all with genuine Southern community.
Must be a graduate of an NAACLS/ASCP-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program. Requires PA(ASCP) certification or eligibility to sit for the board exam.
Market context
Louisiana employers typically seek Pathologists' Assistants for hospital and lab settings where surgical pathology support is needed. Competition often centers on accredited training, PA(ASCP) certification or exam eligibility, and readiness to work closely with pathologists in a fast-paced specimen-processing environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm whether relocation assistance fits your move plans before applying.