Pathologist Jobs in Louisiana
Pathologist jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where major health systems such as Ochsner Health, LSU Health, and Willis-Knecht-owned CHRISTUS Health anchor most of the hiring. Demand runs from general anatomic and clinical pathology to forensic and molecular pathology, with academic medical centers driving a steady need at both the early-career and subspecialty fellowship-trained level. Louisiana's strong academic medicine infrastructure and a large underserved population sustain consistent openings across both urban and rural settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity in West Monroe, LA.
- Ridgecrest Community Care Center - Long Term Care Facility with Skilled Nursing and Senior Living
- Compensation: $50-$55 per hour
- Hours: PRN "as needed"
- Availability: Seeking a candidate that can provide weekend and weekday support
- Great management team
- Flexible schedule
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities:- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
- Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible
- Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity in West Monroe, LA.
- Ridgecrest Community Care Center - Long Term Care Facility with Skilled Nursing and Senior Living
- Compensation: $50-$55 per hour
- Hours: PRN "as needed"
- Availability: Seeking a candidate that can provide weekend and weekday support
- Great management team
- Flexible schedule
Why Choose HealthPro Heritage?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.
- Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.
- Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.
- Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!
Join Us in Making a Difference
At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.
Responsibilities:- Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, voice, and swallowing abilities using standardized tests and clinical observations. Develop accurate diagnoses based on assessment results.
- Treatment and Education: Implement evidence-based therapies for speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders; monitor and adjust treatment plans; educate and support patients and families on disorders, treatment strategies, and daily communication improvement.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Collaboration: Work with healthcare providers to ensure effective patient care and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings as needed.
- Education: Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Valid state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist, or license eligible
- Certification: Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist. Certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) (CCC-SLP).
- Skills: Strong assessment, diagnostic, and therapeutic abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using diagnostic tools, therapy equipment, relevant software, and electronic health record systems, with a proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Pathologist Job Market in Louisiana
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What Louisiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across Louisiana.
- Active Louisiana medical license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- Board certification or eligibility in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, or a combined pathway
- Completion of an accredited pathology residency program, typically four years in length
- Demonstrated experience with digital pathology platforms, LIS systems, and laboratory quality management
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as hematopathology, neuropathology, or forensic pathology
- Strong communication skills for delivering findings to clinical teams and multidisciplinary tumor boards
Pathologist Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in Louisiana?
To become a pathologist in Louisiana, you must hold a medical degree, complete an accredited pathology residency, and obtain a full medical license through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. The board requires passing USMLE Step examinations and submitting verified training records. Board certification through the American Board of Pathology, while not mandated by the state, is required by virtually every Louisiana hospital and health system before granting clinical privileges.
Which companies hire pathologists in Louisiana?
Louisiana pathologist roles are posted by Moreau Physical Therapy, Lagniappe Rehabilitation Services, and tmc and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Academic health systems, independent laboratory networks, and parish-level coroner offices across Louisiana maintain ongoing pathologist hiring to support both inpatient care and public health services.
Which Louisiana cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Metairie, New Orleans, and Zachary hold the most pathologist openings in Louisiana. New Orleans leads because of its dense concentration of academic medical centers and Level I trauma facilities, while Baton Rouge and Shreveport generate consistent demand through large regional health systems and teaching hospitals affiliated with LSU Health and CHRISTUS that serve both urban populations and surrounding rural parishes.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they are less common than in most analytical fields because much of pathology work requires direct access to laboratory equipment, tissue specimens, and frozen-section consultation. About 25% of pathologist openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to be in telepathology, digital slide review, or administrative and consulting roles rather than full-service diagnostic positions.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a residency match at an accredited Louisiana program, with LSU Health New Orleans and LSU Health Shreveport both offering ACGME-accredited pathology residencies for new medical school graduates. Candidates without prior pathology exposure can strengthen their applications through research rotations, published case reports, or laboratory assistant roles in clinical chemistry or histology that demonstrate hands-on familiarity with the work environment and institutional culture.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings from employers across the state. Find roles that match your subspecialty, training level, and preferred practice setting, then apply directly to the positions that fit.
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