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.

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Overview

Open roles80
Top employerCenterWell
Top cityAtlanta, GA
Cities hiring55
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health
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Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health
Monarch Home Health
Gwinnett County, GA
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$90k - $125k/yr

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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Life Care Center of Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
CPR Certification

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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Speech-Language Pathologist
C E Mitchell Tutoring Services LLC
Suwanee, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
$48 - $58/hr
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)

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School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | Augusta, GA
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School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist | Augusta, GA
Haynes Therapy Group, LLC
Richmond County, GA
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Speech Therapy
On-Site
Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP)
11-50

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Speech Pathologist SLP
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Speech Pathologist SLP
Amedisys
LaFayette, Georgia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$50 - $56.25/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Pathologist Jobs by City in Georgia

Where Georgia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Griffin
3 jobs
Covington
3 jobs
Canton
2 jobs
Cumming
2 jobs
Decatur
2 jobs
Columbus
2 jobs
Dunwoody
2 jobs
Marietta
2 jobs

Pathologist Job Market in Georgia

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

Who's Hiring

CenterWell7 open roles
Career Links7 open roles
Emory Healthcare4 open roles

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 CenterWell, Career Links, and Emory Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 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, Griffin, and Covington 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 20% of pathologist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 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.

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