Pathologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

A Pathologist is a vital member of the healthcare industry who specializes in diagnosing and studying the causes and effects of diseases. They interpret laboratory results and perform autopsies to determine the cause of death, contributing significantly in the medical field. Pathologists play a crucial role in research, advancing medicine by identifying new diseases and studying how they spread and progress. They guide clinicians in patient care by providing accurate and timely diagnoses of conditions, which are essential in formulating effective treatment plans. Pathologists often collaborate with other medical practitioners, providing crucial insights into patient care.

Important skills for a Pathologist include strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving abilities, and robust analytical skills. They should also have strong communication and collaboration skills, as they frequently work in teams and liaise with other healthcare professionals. Pathologists must be licensed to practice medicine and should have specialized training in pathology. Most pathologists are board certified, which requires passing a stringent examination. Before becoming a Pathologist, one might serve as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist, or a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, where they gain significant experience in laboratory procedures and diagnostics.

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Pathology Assistant (Sayre, PA)

  • Sayre, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Sayre, PA
  • 27 days ago

Guthrie Medical Group is seeking a Pathology Assistant to join its practice Highlights of the Position Under the supervision of a Pathologist or the Lab Medical Director, assist the Pathologists in...

Pathologist Job at Ansible Government Solutions LLC in Pennsylvania

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 2 days ago

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Pathologists to provide onsite services to eligible beneficiaries of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System located at 4100 Allequippa...

Pathologist Job at Penn State Health in Hershey, PA

  • Hershey, PA
  • 5 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 5 days ago

Hershey Medical Center and Penn State University College of Medicine is seeking an academic surgical pathologist, non-tenure track, clinician-educator or clinician-scientist, at the Associate or full...

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Ensuring that VA medical facility laboratories performing patient care testing meet requirements for hospital accreditation....

Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician Track - Clinical Pathologist Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department Laboratory Medicine Division Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 23, 2024 Close...

Transfusion Medicine Pathologist

  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 days ago
  • Allentown, PA
  • 8 days ago

The company employs more than 1,100 employees, including 42 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, and more than 400 certified lab scientists and phlebotomists working together to provide...

Academic Surgical Pathologist

  • Hershey, PA
  • 10 days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 10 days ago

Academic Surgical Pathologist HERSHEY, PENNSYLVANIA (USA). Penn State Health Milton S....

Assistant Professor Molecular Genetic Pathologist, Academic Clinician Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Dec 01, 2023 Deadline: Nov 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Pathology and...

Practice as a Pathologist

  • Altoona, PA
  • 18 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 18 days ago

Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred, but not required. Must be AP/CP ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible....

Assistant Professor Molecular Genetic Pathologist, Academic Clinician

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 19 days ago

Assistant Professor Molecular Genetic Pathologist, Academic Clinician Employer University of Pennsylvania Location Pennsylvania, United States Salary Salary Not specified Date posted Feb 21, 2025 View...

Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician Track - Clinical Pathologist Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Department Laboratory Medicine Division Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: May 23, 2024 Deadline...

Surgical Pathologist

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 21 days ago
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 21 days ago

Permanent Job ID 173336 PATHOLOGY - SURGICAL PATHOLOGY Surgical Pathologist JOB DETAILS Fox Chase Cancer Center Seeks a Surgical Pathologist | Practice at an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center...

Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

  • Altoona, PA
  • 27 days ago
  • Altoona, PA
  • 27 days ago

Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites. Innovation in developing new models of accountable, costeffective, patientcentered care....

Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist

  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Hershey, PA
  • 30+ days ago

SUMMARY OF POSITION: READING, PENNSYLVANIA (USA) The Penn State Health System seeks an Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Board-certified pathologist to join a small private group practice providing pathology...

Demographic Data for Pennsylvania

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Salary for Pathologist Jobs in Pennsylvania

This is the average annual salary for Pathologist jobs in Pennsylvania as reported by the BLS.

$239,030


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pathologist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pathologists in Pennsylvania offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
71.5%
Master's Degree
12.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.1%
High School or GED
1.5%
Associate's Degree
0.7%
Some College
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pathologists in Pennsylvania
4-6 years
47.0%
None
17.5%
1-2 years
15.2%
2-4 years
7.3%
10+ years
6.9%
6-8 years
5.2%
8-10 years
1.0%