Pathologist Jobs in Alabama

Pathologist jobs in Alabama draw consistent demand from hospital systems, academic medical centers, and reference laboratories, with openings at every level from early-career residents to senior attending and subspecialty positions. Birmingham, Huntsville, and Mobile account for the bulk of hiring, anchored by institutions such as UAB Medicine, Huntsville Hospital, and Infirmary Health. Anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology are the subspecialties that appear most often in Alabama listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles69
Top employerHiredFirst
Top cityMobile, AL
Cities hiring39
Work type88% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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Aveanna Healthcare
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP Part Time PRN
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Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP Part Time PRN
Aveanna Healthcare
Livingston, Alabama
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$41 - $55/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Speech-Language Pathologist
SpeechCare
Decatur, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$35 - $50/hr
On-Site
Master's degree

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Speech Language Pathologist
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Speech Language Pathologist
Optum
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$71k - $106k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Speech-Language Pathologist
Achievement Pediatric Therapies, LLC
Hartselle, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$38 - $40/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
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Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Achievement Pediatric Therapies, LLC
Hartselle, Alabama
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
$25 - $28/hr
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Pathologist Jobs by City in Alabama

Where Alabama roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Mobile
6 jobs
Winfield
6 jobs
Attalla
5 jobs
Boaz
4 jobs
Marion
4 jobs
Birmingham
4 jobs
Auburn
2 jobs
Oxford
2 jobs
Hartselle
2 jobs

Pathologist Job Market in Alabama

A snapshot from current Alabama openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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    HiredFirst19
  • Evolve Therapy Services
    Evolve Therapy Services4
  • Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
    Enhabit Home Health & Hospice4
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    tmc3
  • Restore Therapy Services
    Restore Therapy Services3

What Alabama Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across Alabama.

  • Active Alabama medical license issued by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
  • Completion of an accredited anatomic or clinical pathology residency program
  • Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
  • Proficiency in performing and interpreting histopathologic and cytopathologic specimens
  • Experience with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms
  • Strong collaboration skills for working with clinical teams and laboratory staff

Pathologist Jobs in Alabama: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a pathologist in Alabama?

To practice as a pathologist in Alabama, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners. That requires graduating from an accredited medical school, completing a pathology residency, and passing the required medical licensing examinations. Board certification through the American Board of Pathology is expected by most Alabama employers, and subspecialty fellowship training strengthens applications to academic and tertiary care settings.

Which companies hire pathologists in Alabama?

Companies currently hiring pathologists in Alabama include HiredFirst, Evolve Therapy Services, and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Alabama's concentration of large academic health systems and regional hospital networks means demand is spread across both flagship medical centers and community facilities throughout the state.

Which Alabama cities have the most pathologist jobs?

Mobile, Winfield, and Attalla have the most pathologist openings in Alabama. Birmingham leads because it is home to UAB Medicine and a dense cluster of specialty hospitals, while Huntsville's growth as a regional medical hub and Mobile's large health systems drive demand in those markets.

Are there remote pathologist jobs in Alabama?

Yes, though they represent a smaller share of openings than in purely analytical fields, since many pathologist duties require on-site specimen handling. About 13% of pathologist openings tied to Alabama are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting broader adoption of telepathology platforms. Digital slide review and subspecialty consultation are the functions most commonly performed remotely.

How can I get hired as a pathologist in Alabama with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing your residency at an Alabama program, such as those at UAB Medicine or the University of South Alabama, which gives you in-state relationships and familiarity with local hiring networks. New graduates should target staff pathologist or locum tenens positions at community hospitals and regional reference laboratories, where competition for fully trained candidates is less intense than at academic centers. Obtaining Alabama Board of Medical Examiners licensure before your final residency year and pursuing board certification eligibility as early as possible gives your application a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in Alabama?

You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in Alabama on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alabama openings from hospitals, medical groups, and reference laboratories. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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