Pathologist Jobs in Georgia
Pathologist jobs in Georgia draw steady demand from a healthcare market anchored by major academic medical centers, large integrated health systems, and a growing network of reference and specialty laboratories, with openings at every level from newly matched residents through senior attending and department director roles. Atlanta, Augusta, and Savannah lead hiring activity, and well-established employers such as Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Augusta University Health consistently post pathologist openings across anatomic, clinical, and forensic subspecialties. Forensic pathology, molecular diagnostics, and surgical pathology represent the most in-demand areas in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
Find Pathologist JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 84+ Pathologist jobs
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with some weekends.
Sign-on Bonus Available
When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsibilities: Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; and interpreting assessment data; planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff. Qualifications: Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school Required
- CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Required
- Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA or ARC Required
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with some weekends.
Sign-on Bonus Available
When you join Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsibilities: Provides speech-language pathology services by coordinating consultations and diagnostic evaluations with patients having known or suspected communication disorders and/or oropharyngeal dysphagia; and interpreting assessment data; planning and performing speech-language pathology treatment intervention programs when appropriate that restore function, prevent disability and help patients reach maximum potential. Provides patient care to all age groups to include neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric. Responsible for the supervision of rehabilitation technicians, students, and observers. May be responsible for orientation and ongoing guidance of assigned staff. Qualifications: Education
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Communication Disorders from an accredited graduate school Required
- CCC - Clinical Speech Pathologist from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Required
- Licensure by the Georgia Board of Examiners of Speech/Language Pathology Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support through AHA or ARC Required
See All 84 Pathologist Jobs in Georgia
Find roles in Georgia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Pathologist JobsPathologist Jobs by City in Georgia
Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pathologist Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across Georgia.
- Active Georgia medical license issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board required
- MD or DO degree with completed pathology residency from an ACGME-accredited program
- Board certification or active candidacy through the American Board of Pathology
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as forensic, molecular, or surgical pathology preferred
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms
- Strong sign-out volume experience with gross and microscopic tissue specimen examination
Pathologist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in Georgia?
To practice as a pathologist in Georgia, you must hold an unrestricted medical license issued by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, which requires completing medical school, a pathology residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX series. After residency, most positions require board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Fellowship training in a subspecialty strengthens candidacy at Georgia's academic centers and reference labs.
How much do pathologists make in Georgia?
Pathologists in Georgia earn a median of about $211,800 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,610 for the lowest 10% to over $365,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pathologists in Georgia?
Employers hiring pathologists in Georgia right now include Journey, Voyage Health, and CHSGa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Georgia's concentration of academic medical centers and high-volume reference laboratories creates consistent openings across anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology subspecialties throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Atlanta, Ideal, and Macon have the most pathologist openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates the market as home to Emory Healthcare, WellStar, Grady Memorial, and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, while Augusta's concentration around Augusta University Health and the Medical College of Georgia anchors hiring in the eastern part of the state, and Savannah's expanding health systems drive demand along the coast.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're limited to specific functions. About 11% of pathologist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the role's hands-on laboratory requirements. Digital pathology and telepathology consultation roles, particularly in molecular diagnostics and second-opinion reads, are the areas where fully remote arrangements are most realistic.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for early-career pathologists in Georgia is completing a residency match at programs affiliated with Emory University School of Medicine, Augusta University, or Morehouse School of Medicine, which feed directly into staff positions within those systems. Newly matched residents who express interest in fellowship pipelines at WellStar or Children's Healthcare of Atlanta gain a strong edge. Candidates transitioning from cytotechnology or histotechnology roles can also move into laboratory pathologist assistant positions while pursuing board eligibility.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings from employers across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your subspecialty and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
See All 84 Pathologist Jobs in Georgia
Find roles in Georgia that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Pathologist Jobs