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0-5 years of experience
- Effectively identified individual interests and developed creative lesson plans that engaged and motivated my students
- Incorporated story re-tell, sequencing activities, and development of pragmatics to effectively assist students, ages 3-5, with language and articulation disorders
- Effectively used a positive reinforcement reward system to manage behavior
- Effectively communicated with families and other professionals to best meet the unique needs of each student and their families
6-10 years of experience
Performed evaluations for children 0-16 with various disorders.
- Participated in collaborative team efforts to monitor progress of infants/toddlers.
- Evaluated children with craniofacial disorders as a part of a clinical team.
- Led parent/child language development group with 10 families for weekly sessions.
- Supervised students for their Clinical Fellowship Year.
0-5 years of experience
- Evaluated and treated students in the multi-needs programs, Autism programs and primary programs under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
- Conducted one-on-one sessions and whole class language groups under the supervision of a licensed SLP.
- Collaborated with teachers and supervisors on facilitating language development in classrooms.
- Volunteered for the [company name] Special Olympics.
- Provided in-service training for colleagues regarding the Boardmaker computer program.
0-5 years of experience
Provided speech therapy services and assessments in the school to children ages 3-16.
- Conducted and participated in ARD meetings and completed all necessary ARD paperwork.
- Consulted/collaborated with classroom teachers and parents to facilitate generalization of skills.
- Supervised multiple speech therapy assistants.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided assessment and treatment in English and Spanish of children ages 3 – 5 with a variety of disorders including but not limited to cognitive impairment, articulation disorders, oral-motor deficits, and language disorders/delays.
- Prepared evaluation reports utilizing a variety of appropriate cultural and dynamic testing materials including informal testing, observation, and language samples. Completed Individualized Education Plans, written daily session notes and quarterly progress reports.
- Maintained correspondence with parents, teachers, and other service providers related to students’ progress. Participate in CPSE and CSE meetings.
- Utilized both pull-out service delivery model and push-in model.
- Created picture schedules and communication boards using Mayer-Johnson picture symbols.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed communication and feeding/swallowing skills of children with disabilities.
- Developed treatment plans and materials.
- Monitored and recorded child’s progress in response to therapy.
- Educated family members regarding child diagnosis and therapeutic treatment.
- Collaborated with parents with helping child reach therapy goals.
0-5 years of experience
Assessed and developed goals by using the client’s strengths to build their weaknesses
- Coached caregivers while implementing change and facilitating the client’s language skills
- Served as part of an interdisciplinary team who created a holistic intervention plan for clients
- Educated staff and professionals in cutting edge bilingual treatment methods
0-5 years of experience
- Focused on the remediation of speech, language, pragmatic/social, and fluency disorders in children and adolescents who presented with a wide variety of learning disabilities.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, administrators, and co-workers in IEP meetings.
- Administered evaluations and completed Speech-Language Evaluation reports.
- Developed annual speech, language, and fluency goals and objectives.
- Collected data to monitor and progress and periodically assess abilities to modify services and supports as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided remediation services for school aged children aged 5-18 with various forms of communication disorders.
- Developed and implemented intervention strategies for treatment for mentally challenged and learning disable students with language disorders.
- Supervised children of field trips and incorporated therapy as needed.
0-5 years of experience
- Evaluated and treated pediatric patients in an acute care setting from infant to school age for dysphagia, oral aversion, and communication deficits.
- Assessed and implemented treatment for children in an outpatient setting with dysphagia and sensory/oral aversion to feeding as well as articulation, language, pragmatic, and communication disorders.
- Implemented the use of Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices for nonverbal children to increase functional communication.
- Provided education to parents, families, and caregivers on individualized strategies and techniques for use at home in daily activities to increase communication and/or swallowing safety.
- Collaborated with various other professionals via face-to-face, phone, and e-mail to efficiently implement multi-modality approach in therapy and home environments.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed diagnostics and intervention in the home health setting with children ages 0-18.
- Maintained relations and performed diagnostics and intervention at a residential facility that specialized in the recovery of patients with acquired brain injury, neurological impairment, and developmental disabilities.
- Targeted functional skills in the areas of expressive and receptive language, articulation, cognitive functions, oral motor, and feeding.
- Served as a provider through Early Steps and worked closely with parents and support coordinators.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided assessment and intervention services to adult and geriatric populations in TCU/SNF setting with a focus on dysphagia and cognitive rehabilitation.
- Participated in regular interdisciplinary rounds to determine appropriate plan of care for patients and assist with discharge planning.
- Performed regular screenings for new admissions and long term care residents to identify patients who were in need of appropriate therapeutic intervention to maintain their highest level of independence.
- Through screening, built a full-time caseload in a building that historically supported a 0.3 FTE therapist.
0-5 years of experience
Designed evaluation and treatment for preschool and school-age children of all ages with speech and language
disorders according to state eligibility requirements and evidence-based practice
- Counseled parents to discuss evaluation results, treatment decisions, and progress of their child
- Performed observation and screenings of students for speech and language concerns from school professionals
- Wrote comprehensive diagnostic, treatment, and progress reports
0-5 years of experience
Conducted individual and group speech-language intervention services to children eligible through the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) with special needs such as physically challenged, hearing impaired, language delays, articulation/phonological deficits, and all autism spectrum disorders.
- Documented daily session notes utilizing EasyTRAC(TM) software.
- Implemented existing IEPs (Individualized Education Program) and contributed to their modification/updating.
- Communicated and provided education for parents, teaching staff, and school districts.
6-10 years of experience
- Provided direct services for students ages preschool through 5th grade using group, individual, and classroom-based delivery methods
- Managed student cases to ensure requirements of IEP were met
- Collaborated with other professionals on building teams and individual student cases
- Experienced at working with at-risk children in urban district
- Delivered bilingual services at dual language Spanish-English 50/50 immersion program
- Supervised interns from Western Michigan University in off-campus clinical placements
0-5 years of experience
- Performed diagnostic evaluations and delivered services to adult patients with communication disorders in acute care, skilled nursing, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation settings
- Performed and analyzed video fluoroscopic swallowing studies.
- Implemented skilled speech therapy services to patients with various conditions including CVA, TBI, Parkinson’s, Dementia, MS, and MD.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to develop appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Led a stroke support group for patients and family members/caregivers.
- Performed in-service trainings to medical staff on dysphagia, feeding, and oral care.
0-5 years of experience
- Designed therapy sessions for groups of four to six students based on their needs included in their IEP
- Carried out therapy sessions and recorded the students’ progress
- Became skilled in Parent Portal virtual recording and virtual documents
- Observed and participated in IEP meetings with other teachers and the parents of students
0-5 years of experience
- Performed evaluations and provided individualized treatment to adult and geriatric clients with various communication disorders, including aphasia, cognitive dysfunction, motor speech disorders and dysphagia in various skilled nursing facilities.
- Developed appropriate care plans for adult and geriatric clients in order to increase their functional independence with proper attention to patient consideration, safety and dignity.
- Worked extensively with clients with dysphagia to implement compensatory strategies, regulated diets to avoid aspiration and worked toward advancing comprehensive knowledge of Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team including physicians and clients’ family members to discuss progress and create treatment strategies to obtain maximal benefit from patient treatment.
- Provided ongoing patient specific caregiver/staff training and education.
- Maintained accurate records of clients’ therapy sessions and completed required forms and documents in accordance with site policy and state and/or federal regulations.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed comprehensive evaluation of children with speech, language, cognitive, and communication disorders using standardized and informal assessments.
- Completed IEPs based on testing and eligibility requirements.
- Provided training to staff and family members on how to use amplification and AAC devices.
- Caseload averaging 60+ primarily consisting of children with articulation/phonological disorders, developmental delay, hearing loss, cognitive disorders, and language disorders.
0-5 years of experience
- Compiled and maintained records and files on students to include (Individual Educational Plans) IEPs, detailed diagnostic reports and progress reports.
- Provided Language/Speech therapy to elementary and high school students in individualized and group settings.
- Attended and participated in child study meetings, eligibility meetings, IEP meetings and parent teacher conferences.
- Communicated with families and successfully engaged them in the instructional program.
- Served as a member of the Teacher Support Team (TST) and provided input in the form of suggested strategies, techniques, interventions to help identified students be more successful.
0-5 years of experience
Speech and language evaluations for children of the birth to five population in Salem and McMinnville, OR using standardized assessments, language samples and parent report to identify children with communication delays.
- Work with Early Childhood Specialist team to identify children who qualify for intervention services in the state of Oregon as developmentally delayed
- Scheduled to deliver intervention services from April through June in early preschools, kindergarten and home health settings
- Bilingual therapy and working with an interpreter for Spanish, Russian and other non-English language learners and their families within the school district.
- Responsible for reports, counseling parents and caregivers, establishing first services for children who are eligible to receive intervention through the school district.
- Provided speech and language therapy to speech groups from March – June 11, 2013. Responsible for group sessions of approx. 12 children ages 3-5 who qualified for pre-k services in Salem. Responsible for IFSPs, transition to kindergarten and other communications with parents and school district.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided prevention, assessment and remediation services for students whom exhibited difficulties in the areas of language, speech, voice, and fluency.
- Cooperated with local agencies, community and/or state programs to affect comprehensive services.
- Worked cooperatively with school personnel to accomplish the goals and objectives of the students Individual Education Plan (IEP).
- Provided consultation to parents, teachers, and other appropriate school personnel.
- Maintained records of the speech language program and prepared periodic reports as required.
- Adhered to established rule, regulations, laws and appropriate ethical standards.
0-5 years of experience
- Contract SLP serving acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient, and pre-K through 12 school systems.
- Administered and interpreted videofluoroscopic swallow studies.
- Presented nursing trainings regarding safe patient feeding techniques in skilled nursing setting.
- Maintained detailed and accurate records for facility billing.
- Participated in interdisciplinary staff meetings.
- Coordinated daily and weekly schedules for patients, facilities, and company.
- Provided evaluations and development of communication programs for developmentally delayed adults in supervised home and work settings.
- Supervised student interns.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked as a team member-including the child’s parents, teachers, occupational therapists, school psychologists, audiologists, resource teachers, and aides-to provide comprehensive evaluations leading to specialized education programs for elementary aged students.
- Provided services for preschool to high school aged students with disabilities ranging from mild to severe.
- Supervised students seeking their master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
- Wrote educational reports including diagnosis, interpretation of testing, recommendations, and goals.
- Received training to program and use augmentative devices and a variety of switches.
- Learned how to implement a Picture Exchange Communication System with students who are nonverbal or unintelligible.
0-5 years of experience
- Evaluated patients to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation.
- Implemented and conducted treatment as outlined in treatment plan..
- Collaborated with the patient’s care team to determine appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment.
0-5 years of experience
- Performed essential functions of a speech-language pathologist including screening, assessing, treatment planning, and administration of therapeutic services to patients in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws
- Educated and counseled patients, family members, and staff
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of speech therapy services rendered
0-5 years of experience
- Provided assessment & intervention services for students in Palm Beach County
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop Individual Education Plans (IEP) for elementary school-age children to optimize student performance
- Assessed & provided therapy for adult home health patients with aphasia, dysphagia, voice disorders, dysarthria, and cognitive disorders secondary to stroke, progressive neurological disorders, and other medical conditions
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for adults with a variety of disorders including neurological, articulation, voice, language, and intellectual/autism spectrum disorders
- Successfully integrated technology into therapeutic intervention using i-Pads and voice output devices
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations of a variety of adult clients using both standardized and non-standardized instrumentation
0-5 years of experience
- Provided evidence based [company name] and language therapy to students in Pre-K through 10th grade.
- Administered various diagnostic assessments, wrote reports and attended IEP meetings.
- Assisted in designing and implementing an AAC program for a minimally verbal student.
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted speech and/or dysphagia evaluations for patients on the telemetry unit, general medical floor, critical care unit, home health or outpatient settings upon the request of physicians.
- Demonstrated an interdisciplinary approach to patient care by making appropriate referrals to other professionals or services, including Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies.
- Provided individualized care to patients with varying disorders and severities, including cerebrovascular accidents, dysphagia, Amytrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Bell’s Palsy, general weakness, and vocal cord dysfunction.
- In conjunction with dietary, implemented pre-thickened liquids throughout the hospital campus to increase cost-effectiveness and decrease user error.
- Provided staff and community education related to dysphagia, cognitive dysfunction, motor speech disorders, tracheotomies, and vocal cord dysfunction.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided speech/language therapy to students who qualified for services.
- Assisted supervising SLP with tracking students’ progress, worked with teachers and parents to help child carry over skills to classroom and home.
- Attended ARD meetings with supervising SLP to help facilitate meetings and to provide interpretation services to Spanish-speaking families.
10+ years of experience
- Speech language pathologist responsible for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment related to, cognitive speech and language disorders in the pediatric populations.
- Strong ability to diagnose and intervene in Central Auditory Processing disorders.
- Closely work with families to improve language and literacy development and increase vocabulary using research-based instruction and strategies.
- Part of a multidisciplinary team including speech pathologists, licensed professional counselor, child development specialist, and physical therapist to better coordinate client care.
- Provided in home speech and language therapy and conducted comprehensive speech and language evaluations to children ages 0-3 years old.
- Educate parents and family members on speech/language development, therapy modalities/philosophies, completed required documentation in a timely manner.
0-5 years of experience
Provide direct, indirect, and consultative speech and language services in elementary and middle school
settings.
- Collaborate with teachers to provide speech and language services in the least restrictive environment in order to best meet the needs of students.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations to identify if students are eligible for specially designed speech and language instruction.
- Program assistive technology devices for students to aid in their expressive language growth.
0-5 years of experience
- Defended skilled speech pathology services to CMS.
- Provided training to therapists on provision of assessments associated with Allen Cognitive Levels.
- Screened, evaluated, and provided treatment services to individuals with dysphagia, speech, and language disorders.
0-5 years of experience
- Provide therapy to students in grades K-5 with articulation, phonological, language, fluency, and hearing disorders.
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations to identify students with communication disorders and determine service eligibility.
- Facilitate initial and annual review IEP meetings to outline education plans and goals for students.
- Collaborate with teachers to implement speech and language interventions for students in Response to Intervention (RtI).
- Document evaluation results and monitor progress on goals.
0-5 years of experience
- Provided inpatient evaluation and rehabilitation services in an acute care environment for ages birth to adult.
- Provided outpatient speech therapy and evaluation services in a clinical setting for ages birth to adult.
- Performed evaluations for patients suffering from strokes, swallowing/oral disorders, voice disorders, feeding disorders, articulation and language disorders, and traumatic brain injuries.
- Performed modified barium swallow studies with patients birth to adult.
- Supervised graduate and undergraduate students.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked in 200-bed facility to provide speech and language services to geriatric patients.
- Provided individual and group therapy to adults with various communication and cognitive disorders including aphasia, dementia, TBI, apraxia, and dysarthria.
- Provided treatment for patients with dysphagia including bedside evaluation, referral for BEST and MBSS procedures, diet modification, and compensatory strategy training.
- Collaborated with other therapists to provide multi-dimensional care to patients.
- Educated patients, staff, and family members regarding therapy recommendations and treatment techniques.
0-5 years of experience
Select and administer appropriate treatment for language and articulation disorders with proper attention to age-appropriate considerations, client safety and dignity.
- Record treatment, client response to treatment and progress in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Organize work schedule to maximize time utilization.
- Work cooperatively with other professional disciplines to contribute to the overall productivity of the team.
- Stay abreast of trends and professional issues and reflect this in treatment.
6-10 years of experience
Plan and provide early intervention speech and language therapy to clients that are consistent with speech/language goals contained in the Individual Education Plan or Individual Family Service Plan under the direction of my supervisor.
- Document clients’ progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.
- Collect data, including language samples, using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Work with clients in clinical, school and home settings.
- Assist with clerical duties such as preparing materials, scheduling activities and medical billing and coding.
0-5 years of experience
Provide point-of-service care to sub-acute rehabilitation and long term care patients relating to the diagnosis and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders in accordance with physician orders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, dietary, and nursing staff to provide intervention
- Provide education, training, and support to family members and caregivers
- Maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance company requirements
- Complete documentation in a timely and efficient manner
0-5 years of experience
- Established and implemented treatment for individuals with dementia, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia of speech (AOS), dysphagia, and other various cognitive deficits in the adult and geriatric populations.
- Select, develop, and use appropriate materials for evaluations and intervention for dysphagia, speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
- Provide counseling and education to client and families.
- Complete documentation necessary for treatment encounter notes.
0-5 years of experience
- Worked in acute care rehabilitation and home health services.
- Services included evaluation and treatment following CVA, brain injury, and other neurological impairments.
- Extensive experience with bedside swallowing and videofluoroscopy evaluations.
- Specific treatment with dysphagia, dementia, communication disorders, head injury/cognitive rehabilitation, and neurological disorders.
- Experience with ventilator and tracheostomy patients.
- Participated in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings and provided in-services to team members to improve education.
0-5 years of experience
Develops and implements treatment plan congruent with evaluation findings, resident goals, clinical judgment and physician orders.
- Provides treatment to the geriatric population with multiple disabilities, primarily Dysphagia, Aphasia, TBI, Dementia, etc.
- Conducts appropriate family/caregiver/staff training and in-services.
- Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date time records.
- Writes daily and weekly progress notes, supervisory notes and monthly summaries in accordance with policies and protocols.
0-5 years of experience
- Assists Speech Language Pathologist in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.
- Assists with clerical duties such as preparing material and scheduling activities as directed by the Speech Language Pathologist.
- Collects and compiles data to document patients’ toward meeting established goals and objectives.
- Assists with informal documentation as directed by Speech Language Pathologist.
0-5 years of experience
- Followed patient treatment plan prepared by Pathologist.
- Prepared reports of findings and diagnostic procedures.
- Provide individual therapy to patients.
- Assisted Speech Pathologist in rendering patient treatments.
- Developed speech habilitation plan for each patient.
- Developed therapeutic activities based on maturity and interest level of patients.
- Evaluate patient’s speech to determine eligibility for treatment services.
- Monitored patient’s progress to determine readiness for treatment termination.
0-5 years of experience
- Conduct evaluations and plan treatments for patients in 20-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital
- Provide treatment for adults with dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive deficits, voice disorders, brain injury, and tracheostomy
- Assess patients’ progress to treatment, update treatment goals as needed, and maintain effective communication with physicians, nursing, case workers, and therapy team to efficiently reach treatment goals
- Maintain patient records according to documentation standards via RehabOptima and Epic Intelligent Charting
0-5 years of experience
- Evaluate and treat patients in acute and critical care settings at a Level 1 Trauma and Primary Stroke Center and implement plans of care as indicated
- Make appropriate recommendations regarding patient care and provide education to families, patients, and staff regarding disorders of swallowing, speech, language, and cognition
- Administration of MBS, FEES, bedside swallowing evaluation, tracheostomy speaking valve placement, and formal cognitive assessments
- Participate in multi-disciplinary trauma/neuro rounds on a weekly basis
- Complete all necessary documentation and make appropriate referrals for continued care
- Participate in monthly Dysphagia Research Club
0-5 years of experience
- Provide patient and family education regarding modified diets, oral-motor exercises, speech-language exercises, normal aging, and cognitive communication impairment.
- Design and create augmentative communication supports utilizing appropriate technology.
- Knowledgeable of communication and swallowing disorders that are the result of stroke, TBI, and head and neck cancers.
- Responsible for writing plan of treatments and documentation for insurance reimbursement.
- Perform bedside dysphagia evaluations, recommend videofluoroscopic swallowing studies (VFSS), facilitate dysphagia meal management, and conduct skilled diet analysis.
- Consistently demonstrate interdisciplinary approach to patient cares, and consult with physicians, nurses, therapy team members, and dieticians.
6-10 years of experience
- Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Perform support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.
- Collect and compile data to document clients’ performance or assess program quality.
- Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.
- Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.
0-5 years of experience
- Applies the principles and practices of speech language pathology in treatment communication and oral motor/feeding delays/disorders.
- Evaluates the strengths and needs of infants and children as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Uses assessment data to identify and prioritize patient outcomes.
- Develops treatment plans that specifies realistic desired outcomes, and implements specific treatment programs according to the identified needs in collaboration with the family and team.
- Provides education to patients, family, health care professionals and community programs.
Pathologist Duties and Responsibilities
While a pathologist’s day-to-day duties and responsibilities are determined by where they work, there are many core tasks associated with the role. Based on our analysis of job listings, these include:
Analyze and Test Samples Using microscopes and other testing tools, pathologists analyze samples of blood, urine, tissue, and other bodily specimens and run tests. They use their understanding of diseases to look for abnormalities in samples that could indicate the patient has a blood disorder, cancer, or other condition.
Ensure Accurate Test Results To prevent accuracy issues, pathologists first calibrate testing equipment to ensure it performs within standards. When running tests, they also use checklists, medical software, and retests to get thorough and precise results.
Diagnose Diseases Using information gathered through tests and analyses, pathologists determine the most likely disease diagnosis and communicate this to the patient’s physician. They also may suggest potential treatment options.
Write Reports Usually using electronic medical record software, pathologists write thorough pathology reports describing the specimens tested, results of all tests, and the diagnosis.
Perform Research Pathologists conduct regular research to stay current with ways to identify and treat diseases. They can use their findings to make new tests and develop treatment options.
Pathologist Skills and Qualifications
Successful pathologists not only have extensive medical knowledge of diseases but are also skilled analysts and medical researchers. Along with a medical doctor degree, active medical license, and certification in pathology, employers desire these skills for pathologists:
- Specimen analysis – pathologists properly use lab equipment to look at samples and perform tests to accurately analyze bodily fluids and tissue specimens
- Familiarity with diseases – they have a thorough understanding of diseases within their specialty and how they present themselves in the body
- Research skills – performing research using electronic databases and medical literature allows pathologists to improve testing methods and find new treatments
- Attention to detail – to give accurate test results and diagnoses, pathologists need an eye for small details to avoid mixing up samples or performing incorrect calculations
- Communication skills – pathologists have strong oral and written communication skills to convey their findings clearly to physicians and write detailed technical reports
Pathologist Education and Training
Like other medical specialists, pathologists need to hold a Doctor of Medicine degree, complete a residency, and obtain a medical license. They first complete a bachelor’s degree program that includes the prerequisite science, math, and English coursework needed for medical school admission. To qualify to apply for medical school, aspiring pathologists take the Medical College Admission Test. Once accepted into a medical school program, students complete a combination of medical classes and laboratory work for their first two years and perform clinical rotations at a medical facility for the last two years of the program. Medical school graduates continue with a pathology residency program that lasts for around four years. After finishing the residency, they earn certification from the American Board of Pathology and take their state’s medical licensing exam to qualify to work as a pathologist.
Pathologist Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) places pathologists in a group with other physicians and surgeons it does not list separately. It lists a median annual salary of $208,000 for these physicians. Pathologists in the 10th percentile make around $60,000, and the best-paid make over $208,000 a year. Common benefits employers offer pathologists include paid vacation and training, annual bonuses, retirement plans, and insurance benefits. Physicians and surgeons are expected to see above-average job growth of 13 percent through 2026. As people age and need medical tests and treatments, medical facilities will hire more doctors to provide care. Pathologists may have the best prospects if they practice in rural areas that have physician shortages.
Helpful Resources
Ready to begin your career as a pathologist? Here is a list of resources to learn more about the job and how to get started.
College of American Pathologists – pathologists can join this professional organization to access professional learning courses, network with peers, learn about current developments, and serve as advocates in the field.
On Becoming a Doctor: Everything You Need to Know About Medical School, Residency, Specialization, and Practice – Tania Heller’s medical career guide walks readers through the medical school application process and offers advice on how to choose a specialty and residency program. It also includes interviews with working doctors.
The American Board of Pathology – this organization certifies pathologists and includes information and resources about specialty training, residency, licensing, and examination.
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Pathology – this guide provides medical students and residents with information and images of pathogens throughout the body. It organizes the material into sections by location in the body to serve as a quick reference.