Pathologist Jobs in North Carolina
Pathologist jobs in North Carolina are consistently active, with demand concentrated in academic medical centers, large hospital networks, and independent reference laboratories from the Research Triangle to Charlotte and the Triad. The strongest hiring metros are Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Greensboro, where employers like Duke University Health System, Atrium Health, and Labcorp, which is headquartered in Burlington, maintain ongoing pathologist needs at every level from fresh-out-of-fellowship to department director. Anatomic, clinical, and molecular pathology are the most sought-after specialties in the state's current listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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HealthPro Heritage has a great PRN SLP opportunity at Bethesda Health Care Facility located in Eastover, NC
- Pay range starts at $52 per hour with higher rates offered based on experience level and availability
- Flexible schedule
- Must be a CCC Speech Language Pathologist licensed in the state of North Carolina
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 North Carolina
A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Advocate Aurora Health13

- HiredFirst10H
- Yad Healthcare10

- Broad River Rehab9

- HealthPRO Heritage9

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What North Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pathologist jobs across North Carolina.
- Active medical license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Medical Board
- MD or DO degree with completed anatomic or clinical pathology residency training
- Board certification or active board eligibility through the American Board of Pathology
- Fellowship training in a subspecialty such as molecular, forensic, or surgical pathology
- Proficiency with laboratory information systems and digital pathology platforms
- Strong sign-out volume capacity and experience with CAP-accredited laboratory workflows
Pathologist Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pathologist in North Carolina?
To work as a pathologist in North Carolina you must hold an active medical license issued by the North Carolina Medical Board, which requires completing medical school, a pathology residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX sequence. Most positions also require board certification through the American Board of Pathology. Graduates of accredited residency programs can apply for licensure directly through the North Carolina Medical Board before beginning practice.
How much do pathologists make in North Carolina?
Pathologists in North Carolina earn a median of about $248,940 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $220,330 for the lowest 10% to over $420,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pathologists in North Carolina?
Employers hiring pathologists in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, HiredFirst, and Yad Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. North Carolina's combination of major academic health systems, a large reference laboratory industry anchored by Labcorp's Burlington headquarters, and a growing network of regional hospital groups keeps pathologist openings active across the state throughout the year.
Which North Carolina cities have the most pathologist jobs?
Charlotte, Wilmington, and Raleigh have the most pathologist openings in North Carolina. Raleigh-Durham leads because of its dense cluster of academic medical centers and research hospitals, including those tied to Duke and UNC, while Charlotte's volume reflects Atrium Health's broad regional footprint, and Greensboro draws openings from Cone Health and the surrounding Triad health corridor.
Are there remote pathologist jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, but they're limited compared to most analytical fields because pathology is fundamentally a laboratory and diagnostic discipline. About 19% of pathologist openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a growing but still selective market. Telepathology and digital slide consultation roles are the portions of the work most commonly performed remotely, often in subspecialty or second-opinion capacities.
How can I get hired as a pathologist in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most direct entry path is completing a pathology residency at a North Carolina program, with Duke University Medical Center, UNC Health, and Atrium Health all running accredited residency training that places graduates directly into staff or fellow roles. Physicians transitioning from adjacent clinical roles can pursue fellowship training to add subspecialty credentials. Securing North Carolina Medical Board licensure early and pursuing CAP-accredited lab experience during training gives new candidates a clear edge in the state's competitive academic and reference lab markets.
Where can I find and apply to pathologist jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to pathologist jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current North Carolina openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly from the listing without needing to create a profile or sign up first.
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