Clinical Pathologist Jobs
Clinical Pathologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and diagnostic companies, from early-career positions to senior and fellowship-trained roles, with specializations in hematopathology, molecular pathology, and transfusion medicine. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
Find Clinical Pathologist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 178+ Clinical Pathologist jobs
Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!
At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture. In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Therapist Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand.
- Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
- Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
- Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
- Perform evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
- Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiner's for Speech-Language Pathology.
- Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Attend internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
- Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current state-issued professional licensure.
- Valid state driver license.
- CPR certified.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
- Home health experience preferred.
- Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
- Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling activities.
- Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear.
- Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
- Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Our leadership team recognizes the hard work and dedication of our therapists by promoting from within and by adding leadership roles that come with minimal stress levels. We have also redesigned our mentorship programs so that everyone gets the guidance they desire; your success is our focus!
At KidsCare we desire to work with individuals who embody the values of the organization which together create our C.A.R.E. culture. In return we offer a full benefits package to include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; paid time off, 401K, professional development funds and tuition reimbursement.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Therapist Operated – We understand your challenges firsthand.
- Ethically Centered – Our clients and therapists are our top priority.
- Work Life Balance – Choose your caseload size based on your lifestyle needs.
- Create Your Own Schedule – Choose patients and treatment times.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide clinical treatment to patients including screenings, evaluations, direct treatment, and family/caregiver training.
- Perform evaluations with special attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.
- Coordinate patient care with office staff and other disciplines.
- Maintain appropriate communication with the pediatric patient and family regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
- Refer patients and family members to appropriate services including other professionals, agencies, and resources as appropriate.
- Consult with supervisor on patient progress and maintains appropriate records.
- Participate in supervised visits as outlined by the State Board of Examiner's for Speech-Language Pathology.
- Responsible for the maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Attend internal and external public education functions which may include periodic in-service
- Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Attend Continuing Education activities.
- Maintain adequate caseload with appropriate productivity.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with others through knowledge and skills sharing.
- Demonstrate initiative and independent judgment in performing all job responsibilities.
- Will serve as the backup service provider for other caseloads as needed.
- Comply with all company policies, practices, and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- Current state-issued professional licensure.
- Valid state driver license.
- CPR certified.
- Pediatric clinical experience preferred.
- Home health experience preferred.
- Ability to read and write in simple correspondence with effective public speaking in small groups.
- Excellent critical thinking and critical thinking skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to interpret instruction with the ability to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office Suite, record keeping and routine database activity.
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Spends one-third to two-thirds of time in standing, walking, reaching sitting kneeling, and crawling activities.
- Over two-thirds of time is spent using hands, fingers, and will handle, feel, talk, and hear.
- Diverse indoor residential or childcare setting.
- Moderate physical activity performing strenuous activities of a therapy nature.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements.
- Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
Clinical Pathologist Jobs by Experience Level
See All 178+ Clinical Pathologist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Clinical Pathologist JobsClinical Pathologist Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Pediatric Developmental Services30
- KidsCare Home Health10
- Strides Therapy & Educational Services9
- Care Options For Kids8
- All About Kids4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Science & Research
- Animal Care & Pet Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical pathologist jobs.
- MD or DO degree with completion of an accredited pathology residency program
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
- Active or eligible state medical license in the state of employment
- Proficiency in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or both combined
- Experience with laboratory information systems such as Epic Beaker or Cerner
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as hematopathology, molecular pathology, or cytopathology
Tips for Your Clinical Pathologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty focus
Your CV should lead with your fellowship training and any subspecialty certifications front and center. Recruiters scanning for a hematopathologist or molecular pathologist want that signal immediately, not buried under general clinical experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical pathologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by laboratory type not just title
Reference labs, academic centers, and community hospitals hire for the same title but expect very different skill profiles. Filter your search by setting so you target openings where your case volume and turnaround expectations align with your actual experience.
Document your sign-out volume concretely
Hiring committees compare candidates on case volume. Quantify your annual sign-out numbers, tissue types, and autopsy caseload where applicable. Specific numbers read as credibility, especially when competing against candidates from higher-volume programs.
Prepare for a working interview ahead of time
Many pathology departments include a slide session or virtual microscopy review as part of the interview. Request the subspecialty focus in advance, and practice articulating your differential out loud so you can demonstrate your reasoning process under observation.
Negotiate protected time in your offer
If research or teaching is part of the role, get the protected-time percentage in writing before you sign. Verbal commitments about academic time routinely disappear once clinical volumes increase, so make it a formal term in your contract.
Clinical Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical pathologists?
The companies hiring the most clinical pathologists right now include Pediatric Developmental Services, KidsCare Home Health, and Strides Therapy & Educational Services, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Academic health systems and national reference laboratory networks tend to post the highest volume of openings at any given time.
How many clinical pathologist jobs are remote?
About 10% of clinical pathologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with digital pathology roles and laboratory medical director positions most likely to offer location flexibility. Roles requiring direct specimen handling, frozen section coverage, or on-call autopsy service are almost always fully on-site.
How do you become a clinical pathologist?
You complete medical school to earn an MD or DO, then match into a pathology residency accredited by the ACGME, which covers anatomic and clinical pathology training. After residency, you sit for board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Many positions also expect a one- to two-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as molecular pathology, hematopathology, or cytopathology before you apply for attending roles.
Can you get hired as a clinical pathologist with limited attending experience?
Yes, newly boarded pathologists are regularly hired into attending roles, particularly at community hospitals and reference laboratories that value recent training over years of independent practice. Highlighting fellowship case volume, specific procedural competencies, and strong letters from residency program directors helps offset a short attending record when you're applying directly out of training.
What does the clinical pathologist interview process look like?
Most departments start with a phone or video screen with the section chief or medical director, followed by an on-site day that includes meetings with faculty, laboratory staff, and administration. A case-based slide review or virtual microscopy session is standard in many programs. Academic positions typically also require a brief research or quality improvement presentation before the committee makes a recommendation.
Where can I find and apply to clinical pathologist jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospital systems, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and diagnostic companies across the United States. Find roles that match your subspecialty and experience, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
See All 178+ Clinical Pathologist Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Clinical Pathologist Jobs