Pathologist Jobs in Illinois
Pathologist jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active markets in the Midwest, with consistent demand from academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and independent reference laboratories at every level from newly trained residents to senior attending pathologists. Chicago anchors most of the hiring, with significant volume in Springfield and Peoria as well, and established employers such as Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, and Advocate Health Care maintain ongoing pathologist needs year-round. Forensic pathology, anatomic pathology, and clinical laboratory pathology are the sub-specialties drawing the most Illinois openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- ✅Flexible spending accounts (FSA) (Full Time Employees)
- ✅Employee assistance programs(Full Time Employees)
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All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Responsibilities:
- Be a graduate of an accredited school for Speech Language Pathologists.
- Hold a valid state license.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
- It’s great to have had acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience but not always required!
Why work for Symbria?
- ✅Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (Full Time Employees)
- ✅Short/long term disability insurance (Full Time Employees)
- ✅Flexible spending accounts (FSA) (Full Time Employees)
- ✅Employee assistance programs(Full Time Employees)
- ✅Paid Time Off (PTO) (Full Time Employees)
- ✅Tuition/CEU Reimbursement
- ✅Employer paid Employee Stock Option
- Symbria Emerging Professionals Mentorship Program Flyer
All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.
Responsibilities:
- Be a graduate of an accredited school for Speech Language Pathologists.
- Hold a valid state license.
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends.
- It’s great to have had acute care, long-term care and/or rehabilitation experience but not always required!
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Pathologist Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Enhance Rehabilitation33
- HealthPRO Heritage7
- Northwestern Medicine3
- Optum2
- Symbria2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across Illinois.
- Active Illinois Medical Practice License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Board certification or eligibility in pathology through the American Board of Pathology
- Completion of an accredited AP, CP, or combined AP/CP residency program
- Doctoral degree in medicine from an accredited medical school
- Demonstrated experience with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms
- Strong communication skills for reporting findings to clinical care teams and multidisciplinary conferences
Pathologist Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in Illinois?
To work as a pathologist in Illinois, you must hold an active Medical Practice License issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires completing medical school, finishing a residency in pathology, and passing the required licensing examinations. Most Illinois employers also require board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as forensic, molecular, or hematopathology strengthens candidacy for positions at academic and specialty centers.
How much do pathologists make in Illinois?
Pathologists in Illinois earn a median of about $381,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $136,990 for the lowest 10% to over $546,740 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pathologists in Illinois?
Employers hiring pathologists in Illinois right now include Enhance Rehabilitation, HealthPRO Heritage, and Northwestern Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of academic health systems and regional reference laboratories means openings appear across both large integrated networks and independent diagnostic groups.
Which Illinois cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Chicago, Waukegan, and Elgin have the most pathologist openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share by a wide margin, anchored by its academic medical centers and major hospital networks, while Springfield and Peoria each support regional medical campuses and health systems that require consistent pathology coverage.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they are limited. Pathology is largely a hands-on discipline tied to laboratory equipment, tissue specimens, and on-site consultation, which keeps most roles facility-based. About 36% of pathologist openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the positions that do allow remote work tend to be in digital pathology, telephathology reads, or administrative and medical director roles.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a residency position through the National Resident Matching Program at an Illinois training program such as those affiliated with Northwestern, Rush, or UI Health, which counts as structured experience toward licensure and board eligibility. After residency, early-career pathologists often enter staff pathologist or laboratory medical director associate roles at community hospitals or reference labs. Obtaining Illinois IDFPR licensure and sitting for board exams before your first job search gives you a clear edge over candidates still completing those steps.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from hospitals, health systems, and laboratories across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your training and subspecialty, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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