Pathologist Jobs in Arkansas
Pathologist jobs in Arkansas draw consistent demand from academic medical centers, regional hospital systems, and independent laboratory networks, with openings at the staff, fellowship, and director levels. Little Rock anchors the largest share of hiring through UAMS Health, Baptist Health, and CHI St. Vincent, while Fayetteville and Fort Smith generate steady openings tied to growing northwest Arkansas healthcare infrastructure. Anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and forensic pathology are the specialties most consistently sought by Arkansas employers. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Req ID: 59365
Location:
Jonesboro, AR, US, 72404
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Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,387.07
Position Number: 22097313
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: September 7, 2026
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Job Series: Licensed Medical Professionals
Classification: Speech Pathologist – Competitive
Class Code: MLM07C
Pay Grade: MED07
Salary Range: $94,387 - $139,693
Job Summary
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. This position plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain or improve their abilities to communicate effectively and safely. The Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric populations.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments, observations, and patient history. Identify and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to address patients' speech and language disorders, swallowing difficulties, and communication challenges. Provide therapeutic interventions, including exercises, strategies, and techniques to improve speech articulation, language comprehension, fluency, and swallowing safety. Assess and treat patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) by providing techniques to improve swallowing function, reduce the risk of aspiration, and enhance nutritional intake. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to assess and diagnose a wide range of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders through testing and patient observation. Proficiency in designing and implementing individualized speech and language therapy plans that address diverse patient needs. Expertise in assessing and treating dysphagia and providing appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper nutritional intake.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or a related field.
Licensure/Certifications
Must hold a current Speech Pathologist license issued by the Arkansas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in accordance with state regulations. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is preferred, but not required. Equivalent certification may be accepted. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Req ID: 59365
Location:
Jonesboro, AR, US, 72404
#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }
Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Anticipated Starting Salary: $94,387.07
Position Number: 22097313
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: September 7, 2026
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Job Series: Licensed Medical Professionals
Classification: Speech Pathologist – Competitive
Class Code: MLM07C
Pay Grade: MED07
Salary Range: $94,387 - $139,693
Job Summary
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. This position plays a crucial role in helping individuals regain or improve their abilities to communicate effectively and safely. The Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to create and implement individualized treatment plans for patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric populations.
Primary Responsibilities
Conduct thorough evaluations of patients' speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing abilities using standardized assessments, observations, and patient history. Identify and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders, and develop treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. Develop and implement individualized therapy plans to address patients' speech and language disorders, swallowing difficulties, and communication challenges. Provide therapeutic interventions, including exercises, strategies, and techniques to improve speech articulation, language comprehension, fluency, and swallowing safety. Assess and treat patients with dysphagia (swallowing disorders) by providing techniques to improve swallowing function, reduce the risk of aspiration, and enhance nutritional intake. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including assessment findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to assess and diagnose a wide range of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders through testing and patient observation. Proficiency in designing and implementing individualized speech and language therapy plans that address diverse patient needs. Expertise in assessing and treating dysphagia and providing appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety and proper nutritional intake.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology or a related field.
Licensure/Certifications
Must hold a current Speech Pathologist license issued by the Arkansas Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology in accordance with state regulations. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) as a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) is preferred, but not required. Equivalent certification may be accepted. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across Arkansas.
- Active Arkansas medical license issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board required
- MD or DO degree with completed pathology residency training from an accredited program
- Board certification or eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
- Proficiency in anatomic and clinical pathology with laboratory diagnostic interpretation experience
- Familiarity with CAP accreditation standards and laboratory compliance requirements
- Experience with electronic health record systems and laboratory information management platforms
Pathologist Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in Arkansas?
To work as a pathologist in Arkansas, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of an accredited pathology residency, and passage of the USMLE or COMLEX licensing exams. Most Arkansas employers also require board certification through the American Board of Pathology in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or a combined pathway.
How much do pathologists make in Arkansas?
Pathologists in Arkansas earn a median of about $214,100 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $194,860 for the lowest 10% to over $295,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pathologists in Arkansas?
Arkansas pathologist roles are posted by Reliant Rehabilitation, The Springs, and TheraPEDS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Arkansas hiring is concentrated among academic health systems, regional hospital networks, and independent pathology group practices with laboratory contracts.
Which Arkansas cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Harrison, Fort Smith, and Hoxie have the most pathologist openings in Arkansas. Little Rock leads because it is home to UAMS Health, the state's academic medical center, along with several large hospital systems, while northwest Arkansas cities like Fayetteville reflect rapid population and healthcare infrastructure growth driven by major employers in that corridor.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they represent a smaller share of openings because pathology often requires hands-on specimen analysis and laboratory presence. About 0% of pathologist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most suited to remote work are in telepathology, digital slide review, and administrative or consulting functions that do not require physical specimen handling.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a pathology residency at UAMS, which also offers fellowship tracks in surgical pathology and other subspecialties that transition directly into staff roles at affiliated institutions. New graduates should target staff pathologist openings at community hospital systems like Baptist Health and CHI St. Vincent, which periodically hire early-career candidates, or look for locum tenens positions through Arkansas pathology groups as a way to build local credentials and network into permanent roles.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Arkansas openings from hospital systems, laboratory groups, and academic medical centers. Search the roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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