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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Type: Outpatient Assignment Duration: Locums Call Required: Yes Board Certification Required: Yes Patient Population: Adults Support Staff: 2 Pathologists, 6 Histotechs Government: No Reference ID:...

care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient...

care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient...

Full-Time Pathologist - Jefferson Health - East Norriton, PA

  • East Norriton, PA
  • 2 hours ago
  • East Norriton, PA
  • 2 hours ago

Fellowship training in Cytopathology or GI Pathology is preferred....

A hospital is seeking an anatomic/clinical pathologist for locum tenens coverage. The facility is located near Washington, DC....

Supervisor 2 - Office of Chief Medical Examiner - Kanawha Co.

  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 hours ago
  • Charleston, WV
  • 7 hours ago

The ADSS primarily consists of Morgue Technicians who are responsible for providing direct assistance to the forensic pathologists in performance of autopsy and other elements related to assigned medicolegal...

An anatomic pathologist is needed for consistent coverage through the end of the year....

Physician / Pathology / Tennessee / Locum tenens / Neuropathologist

  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 11 hours ago

, Patient Care....

Physician / Pathology / Louisiana / Permanent / Forensic Pathologist

  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • 11 hours ago

Forensic Pathology Louisiana Practice Highlights Desirable Practice Setting: Turn-key practice from a retiring Forensic Pathologist Work-Life Balance: No night call shifts Culture & Support: Working...

Physician / Pathology / Texas / Locum tenens / Cytopathologist Job

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 12 hours ago

The Department of Pathology trains residents and has fellowships in surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, transfusion medicine and clinical informatics....

An IN Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. 2 weeks per month schedule prefer consecutive weeks 150 - 270 slides per day...

A Locum Tenens Pediatric Pathologist Is Wanted in IN

  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still haven't found what you're looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs - including...

An IN Facility Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Pathologist

  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago
  • Forest, IN
  • 12 hours ago

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today. 2 weeks per month schedule back-to-back...

Academic Breast Pathologist

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 22 hours ago

candidate for a full-time clinical faculty position as a Surgical Pathologist with subspecialty expertise in Breast Pathology....

Cytopathologist

  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • New Bedford, MA
  • 1 day ago

With our extensive pathology expertise, we are able to support comprehensive integrated approaches to patient care. This full-time position is an integral part of UPLLC....

Pathologist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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ILTS Speech-Language Pathologist: Pathologist: Nonteaching 5-Test Bundle
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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


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pathologists offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
71.5%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
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%