Entry Level Pathologist Jobs
New grad pathologist jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or laboratory rotations can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, with employers like HealthPRO Heritage, Aegis Therapies, and Preferred Therapy Solutions hiring at this level now.
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Department:
38954 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Speech Pathology: Acute Care/Inpatient
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Thursday-Sunday, 10 hour days, Thursday and Fridays will be providing coverage in Winston-Salem in acute care or IPR; Saturdays and Sundays will provide coverage in Winston-Salem or at other Triad hospitals (Hugh Chatham, Wilkes, Lexington) for NPO swallow evaluations on an as needed basis.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
What You'll Need:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
- Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED.
What You'll Do:
- Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
- Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
- Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
- Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
- Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
Department:
38954 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Speech Pathology: Acute Care/Inpatient
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Thursday-Sunday, 10 hour days, Thursday and Fridays will be providing coverage in Winston-Salem in acute care or IPR; Saturdays and Sundays will provide coverage in Winston-Salem or at other Triad hospitals (Hugh Chatham, Wilkes, Lexington) for NPO swallow evaluations on an as needed basis.
Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30
What You'll Need:
- Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
- Current license in Speech-Language Pathology issued by applicable state.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology issued by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Association.
- Current certification from American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers, CPR and AED.
What You'll Do:
- Performs comprehensive professional evaluations of patients of all assigned ages referred for differential diagnosis of communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Ensures patient and/or caregiver education regarding communicative, cognitive-linguistic, feeding, and/or swallowing disorders.
- Serves as speech pathology consultant to educational, medical, and other professional services.
- Provides and participates in in-service education and training of speech pathology interns and fellows, medical students/residents, and allied medical personnel.
- Continuously seeks to maintain or improve patient care services and evaluates opportunities to develop new services.
- Evaluates options for augmentative/alternative communication and recommends and/or fits appropriate devices or prostheses to meet patient needs, as applicable.
- Ensures age/development appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
- Adequate performance on financial/budget and inpatient care expectations.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Independently provides a full range of differential diagnostic and therapeutic services to pediatric and/or adult main campus inpatients with wide ranging central or peripheral disorders of communication, cognitive-linguistics, feeding, and/or swallowing. Participates in regular team rounds and staff training. Provides consistent services despite severe weather and participates in team rotations through weekends and holidays to provide 365 day/year coverage.
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Entry Level Pathologist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level pathologist job?
Focus on laboratory experience gained during training, including rotations, internships, or research assistantships. Employers hiring at the entry level typically prioritize board eligibility or board certification, hands-on specimen handling, and familiarity with pathology information systems. A strong letter of recommendation from a supervising pathologist and a clear understanding of the subspecialty you are targeting can give you a meaningful edge in the application process.
Which companies hire entry level pathologists?
Companies hiring entry level pathologists right now include HealthPRO Heritage, Aegis Therapies, and Preferred Therapy Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a broad mix of employers, including hospital systems, independent pathology groups, reference laboratories, academic medical centers, and specialty diagnostic companies looking to build out their pathologist staff.
Are there remote entry level pathologist jobs?
Yes, though most pathologist roles remain on-site due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level pathologist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote positions most common in subspecialties like digital pathology, teleconsultation, and second-opinion review where slide scanning technology allows for off-site diagnosis.
Are these new grad pathologist jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior pathologist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-training experience, accepts candidates who are board eligible rather than board certified, and treats residency or fellowship rotations as qualifying experience. Look for language like 'new graduates encouraged to apply' or 'will train' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level pathologists?
Entry Level pathologist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume diagnostic workflows that require dedicated early-career pathologists to support attending physicians, expand capacity, and build subspecialty depth across growing clinical programs.