Consultant Pathologist Jobs

Consultant Pathologist jobs are open across academic medical centers, hospital systems, reference laboratories, and private pathology groups, covering subspecialties such as anatomic pathology, hematopathology, and forensic pathology, from early-career staff positions to department director level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles7
Top stateMississippi
Top employerCook Medical Supply
Top cityOxford, MS
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Northern Alabama)
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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Northern Alabama)
Cook Medical Supply
Huntsville, Alabama
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Central MS)
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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Central MS)
Cook Medical Supply
Brandon, Mississippi
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Central Alabama)
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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (Central Alabama)
Cook Medical Supply
Birmingham, Alabama
Business Analysis
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Bachelor's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (South MS)
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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (South MS)
Cook Medical Supply
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
Bachelor's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (North MS)
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Speech Language Pathologist / AAC Consultant (North MS)
Cook Medical Supply
Oxford, Mississippi
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
Bachelor's degree

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Consultant Pathologist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Cook Medical Supply5 open roles
Lyndon Institute1 open role
Justice Resource Institute1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in consultant pathologist jobs.

  • MD or DO degree with successful completion of an ACGME-accredited pathology residency program
  • Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Pathology in anatomic or clinical pathology
  • Active, unrestricted medical licensure in the state of practice or ability to obtain prior to start
  • Fellowship training in a recognized pathology subspecialty such as surgical pathology, hematopathology, or cytopathology
  • Proficiency with laboratory information systems and familiarity with digital pathology platforms
  • Demonstrated experience with quality assurance programs, CAP accreditation standards, and regulatory compliance

Tips for Your Consultant Pathologist Job Search

Tailor your CV to subspecialty demands

Pathology hiring committees read CVs differently than other physician searches. Lead with your board certifications, fellowship training, and subspecialty case volume. If you completed a fellowship in neuropathology or cytopathology, list it before general anatomic credentials so reviewers find your strongest qualifier first.

Filter openings by practice setting type

Academic centers, independent reference labs, and community hospitals want different things from a consultant pathologist. Academic roles emphasize teaching and research output, community roles value high-volume sign-out efficiency. Narrow your search to the setting that matches your day-to-day preferences before you apply.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists consultant pathologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight digital pathology and LIS proficiency

Many departments are mid-transition to whole-slide imaging platforms and updated laboratory information systems. If you have hands-on experience with any digital pathology workflow or specific LIS platforms, name them explicitly in your CV and cover letter rather than leaving it to inference.

Prepare a structured case presentation for interviews

Most consultant pathologist interviews include a live or slide-based case review. Practice narrating your diagnostic reasoning out loud, not just your conclusion. Committees are evaluating how you communicate uncertainty and how you handle differential diagnoses with incomplete clinical context.

Negotiate protected time before you accept

If academic work, research, or quality improvement is part of the role, clarify what percentage of your schedule is protected for it before you sign. Protected time commitments are easier to negotiate in the offer stage than after you have started.

Consultant Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most consultant pathologists?

The companies hiring the most consultant pathologists right now include Cook Medical Supply, Lyndon Institute, and Justice Resource Institute, with the largest share of openings in Mississippi, Alabama, and Vermont, 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 consistently.

How many consultant pathologist jobs are remote?

About 0% of consultant pathologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with most remote-eligible roles concentrated in telepathology, digital slide review, and second-opinion consultation services rather than primary sign-out positions that require on-site frozen section coverage or direct lab supervision.

How do you become a consultant pathologist?

You complete medical school, then a four-year ACGME-accredited pathology residency covering anatomic and clinical pathology. Most consultant positions also require a one- to two-year fellowship in a subspecialty such as surgical pathology, hematopathology, or cytopathology. After training, you obtain board certification through the American Board of Pathology and secure state licensure before practicing independently.

Can you get a consultant pathologist job with limited attending experience?

Yes, but you will compete most effectively by targeting community hospitals and smaller independent groups rather than high-volume academic centers, which typically require demonstrated attending-level sign-out volume. A strong fellowship with supervised attending exposure, solid case logs, and letters of recommendation from fellowship directors can offset limited post-training experience in the early stages of your job search.

What does the consultant pathologist interview process look like?

Most programs begin with a phone or video screening with the department chair or medical director, followed by an on-site visit that includes a case-based presentation or slide review session, meetings with current pathologists and lab leadership, and a tour of the facility. Some academic programs also request a research or quality improvement presentation. The full process typically runs across two to four weeks from first contact to offer.

Where can I find and apply to consultant pathologist jobs?

You can find and apply to consultant pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the roles that match your subspecialty and practice setting preferences, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.

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