Pathologist Jobs
Pathologist jobs are open across hospital systems, academic medical centers, reference laboratories, and government agencies, from early-career staff positions to subspecialty fellowship-trained and laboratory director roles, with common specializations in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Position Summary
UNC Health is seeking a part-time Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service-oriented role supporting high-quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.
Clinical Responsibilities
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services
- Provide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting.
- Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required.
- Participate in cytology services (e.g., non-gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports.
- Meet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign-out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.
Clinical Collaboration
- Serve as an on-site pathology resource for surgeons, proceduralists, and other clinicians.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences or tumor boards as requested.
- Collaborate with UNC Health subspecialty pathologists and central services for complex cases or consultations, as needed.
Operational Expectations
- Maintain an on-site presence consistent with hospital coverage needs as a .5 FTE.
- Participate in call coverage as defined by the hospital and UNC Health pathology service model.
- Support efficient case flow and coordination with UNC Health centralized or subspecialty pathology services when applicable.
- Utilize UNC Health clinical and operational systems, including EPIC, for documentation and communication.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
- Demonstrated competence in general surgical pathology.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
Preferred
- Prior experience in a hospital or non-academic pathology practice.
- Familiarity with UNC Health–style integrated delivery systems.
- Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.
Work Environment
- Hospital-based clinical practice.
- Service-focused role with predictable scheduling aligned to hospital operations.
- No routine teaching, research, or academic productivity requirements.
- Supported by UNC Health pathology leadership and system resources.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with pathology benchmarks.
- Comprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
To be considered, please email your resume to jennifer.lebeau@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
Position Summary
UNC Health is seeking a part-time Pathologist to provide comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology services at a UNC Health hospital. This position is a clinically focused, service-oriented role supporting high-quality patient care, efficient diagnostic services, and strong collaboration with hospital leadership, clinicians, and laboratory staff.
The role emphasizes operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and timely pathology services in a hospital environment. This position does not carry academic teaching, research, or grant funding expectations.
Clinical Responsibilities
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Services
- Provide diagnostic interpretation of routine surgical pathology specimens and biopsies appropriate to a hospital setting.
- Perform and interpret intraoperative frozen sections as required.
- Participate in cytology services (e.g., non-gynecologic cytology, FNA interpretation) as applicable to site needs.
- Ensure accurate, complete, and clinically meaningful pathology reports.
- Meet established turnaround time expectations for pathology sign-out in alignment with UNC Health standards and local hospital needs.
Clinical Collaboration
- Serve as an on-site pathology resource for surgeons, proceduralists, and other clinicians.
- Participate in multidisciplinary conferences or tumor boards as requested.
- Collaborate with UNC Health subspecialty pathologists and central services for complex cases or consultations, as needed.
Operational Expectations
- Maintain an on-site presence consistent with hospital coverage needs as a .5 FTE.
- Participate in call coverage as defined by the hospital and UNC Health pathology service model.
- Support efficient case flow and coordination with UNC Health centralized or subspecialty pathology services when applicable.
- Utilize UNC Health clinical and operational systems, including EPIC, for documentation and communication.
Qualifications
Required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of North Carolina.
- Demonstrated competence in general surgical pathology.
- Strong communication, leadership, and collaborative skills.
Preferred
- Prior experience in a hospital or non-academic pathology practice.
- Familiarity with UNC Health–style integrated delivery systems.
- Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record platforms.
Work Environment
- Hospital-based clinical practice.
- Service-focused role with predictable scheduling aligned to hospital operations.
- No routine teaching, research, or academic productivity requirements.
- Supported by UNC Health pathology leadership and system resources.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with pathology benchmarks.
- Comprehensive UNC Health benefits package, including malpractice coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and CME support.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
To be considered, please email your resume to jennifer.lebeau@unchealth.unc.edu
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Network Physician Recruitment
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- FOX Rehabilitation190
- HealthPRO Heritage78
- Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc57
- Encompass Health37
- Cole Health29
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,345
- Education236
- Consulting & Professional Services138
- Non-Profit & Social Services63
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals27
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 and unrestricted state medical license or eligibility for licensure
- Subspecialty fellowship training in areas such as surgical, hematopathology, or cytopathology
- Experience with laboratory information systems such as CoPath, Beaker, or Soft
- Familiarity with CAP accreditation standards and CLIA laboratory compliance requirements
Tips for Your Pathologist Job Search
Tailor your CV to subspecialty expectations
Pathologist CVs list fellowship training, board certifications, and procedure volumes front and center. Hiring committees expect granular detail on case mix, frozen section turnaround experience, and any CAP or CLIA laboratory oversight roles you have held.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pathologist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by practice setting first
Academic, community hospital, and reference lab positions carry very different expectations for research output, call burden, and autonomy. Decide which environment fits your career stage before you apply so your cover letter speaks directly to that culture.
Document your sign-out software proficiency
Many job descriptions specify CoPath, Soft, or Beaker LIS experience. Name the systems you have used and note any configuration, validation, or quality assurance work, since LIS familiarity shortens credentialing timelines and signals readiness to sign out independently.
Prepare case presentations for panel interviews
Academic and large health system interviews often include a clinical case presentation before a faculty panel. Practice presenting two or three complex cases that showcase your diagnostic reasoning, correlation with clinical history, and communication with clinical colleagues.
Negotiate call schedule and FTE before signing
Call burden and full-time equivalent allocations vary widely and are rarely posted in job ads. Clarify frozen section call frequency, remote sign-out arrangements, and research or administrative protected time during the offer stage, not after you accept.
Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pathologists?
The companies hiring the most pathologists right now include FOX Rehabilitation, HealthPRO Heritage, and Ivyrehab Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy & Speech-Language Pathology, Pllc, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Pennsylvania, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Academic health systems and national reference laboratory networks consistently account for a large portion of active postings.
How many pathologist jobs are remote?
About 2% of pathologist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the growth of digital pathology platforms that allow remote whole-slide image review and sign-out. Subspecialties with the highest remote share include cytopathology consultation, dermatopathology, and second-opinion diagnostic services, while intraoperative frozen section coverage almost always requires on-site presence.
How do you become a pathologist?
You earn an MD or DO degree, then complete a pathology residency accredited by the ACGME, which covers anatomic and clinical pathology training. After residency, most candidates sit for board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Many then pursue a one-year subspecialty fellowship to sharpen expertise in areas like hematopathology, surgical pathology, or forensic pathology before entering independent practice.
Can you get hired as a pathologist with no prior attending experience?
Yes, newly trained pathologists are routinely hired directly out of residency or fellowship. Community hospital groups and reference laboratories often onboard recent graduates for staff positions with structured mentorship and supervised sign-out periods. Academic departments also post junior faculty and instructor-level roles designed for candidates who finished training within the past year or two, provided board eligibility is in place.
What does the pathologist interview process look like?
Most pathologist interviews begin with a phone or video screening with a physician recruiter or department chair. Finalists are invited to an on-site visit that typically includes a tour of the laboratory, one-on-one meetings with current pathologists, a meeting with administrative or credentialing staff, and sometimes a case-based presentation before a faculty panel. The process from initial contact to offer commonly takes several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, health systems, reference laboratories, and academic medical centers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subspecialty training and practice setting preference, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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