Pathologist Jobs

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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: Yes Job Duration: Locums About the Facility The hospital seeks a surgical pathologist for comprehensive pathology services coverage....

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Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is required, and candidates must hold an active New Jersey medical license....

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Associate Consultant - Cytopathologist

  • Mayo Clinic
  • Rochester, MN
  • 8 hours ago
  • Rochester, MN
  • 8 hours ago

Responsibilities The Division of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN is seeking an Academic Pathologist with expertise in Cytopathology....

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UNIV - Open Rank - General Surgical Pathologist - Department of Pathology and Laboratory

  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 hours ago
  • Charleston, SC
  • 15 hours ago

, Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Forensic Pathology/Autopsy Services, Experimental Pathology, and Informatics H igh quality training program s with 2 1 residents who have had a 100% board passage...

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Pediatric Pathologist - Faculty - Assistant Professor

  • Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 15 hours ago

These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service....

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General Pathologist Full Time Opportunity

  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California Permanente Medical Group
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Salary Range: $390,575.00 to $493,263.00 Potential Premium Earnings: $55,728.00 Salary range includes incentives that are contingent upon skills, competencies, and geographic location. The...

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Cytopathologist Physician

  • OSF Healthcare
  • Rockford, IL
  • 19 hours ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 19 hours ago

Enjoy a strong referral base from OSF Medical Group primary care physicians in the area BENEFITS & PERKS OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive Compensation and Total Rewards Package which includes:...

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Pathologist

  • Alameda Health System
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Oakland, CA
  • 1 day ago

Required : Board Eligible or Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or both....

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Pathologist - Genitourinary

  • Inova Health
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Fairfax, VA
  • 1 day ago

They would join a group of three other on site pathologists. Candidates must have a medical doctorate (M.D., D.O.) and be board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology....

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Faculty Position-Department of Pathology, Computational Pathologist

  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 2 days ago

matter experts across clinical pathology, institutional Data Sciences teams and the existing computational pathology group in the Division of Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology....

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Pathologist with subspecialty training in Gynecologic Pathology Northern Westchester & Phelps Memorial Hospitals

  • Northwell Health Physician Partners
  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • Mount Kisco, NY
  • 2 days ago

This exceptional opportunity offers a primary focus on Gynecologic Pathology, contributing significantly to our growing pathology service and delivering world-class patient care....

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Board Certified Forensic Pathologist

  • Montgomery County (PA)
  • Eagleville, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Eagleville, PA
  • 2 days ago

Must be a pathologist board certified by the American Board of Pathology in anatomic, and forensic pathology....

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KY Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Weatherby Healthcare
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 3 days ago

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. Work schedule...

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Anatomic/Clinical Pathologist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage in Somerville, NJ

  • LocumTenens.com
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 3 days ago
  • Jackson, NJ
  • 3 days ago

Board certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology is required, and candidates must hold an active New Jersey medical license....

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Breast Pathologist

  • Sonic Healthcare USA, Inc.
  • Fall River, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Fall River, MA
  • 5 days ago

University Pathologists is a growing, multi-specialty, multi-state professional group of 18 pathologists, providing Anatomic and Clinical Pathology to multiple hospitals, surgery centers and outpatient...

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Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Pathologist Jobs Nationwide

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs nationwide as reported by the BLS.

$266,020


Highest Education Level

Pathologists offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
70.9%
Master's Degree
12.0%
Bachelor's Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.4%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%