Pathologist jobs in Kentucky

Too few open pathologist jobs in Kentucky post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $155.96/hr ($324,390 a year) for physicians, pathologists in Kentucky (May 2025), against $150.19 nationally, 10th highest of 33 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

Louisville (3), Bowling Green (1), Morehead (1) and Owensboro (1). A job open in several towns counts in each.

By open jobs on this board: UofL Health (2), PathGroup (1) and UK St. Claire (1). In all, 4 employers have pathologist jobs open in Kentucky.

5 pathologist jobs are open in Kentucky today at 4 employers on this board. Across the US, BLS projects employment of physicians, pathologists to grow 4.8% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for physicians.

1 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here says so in its own posting: HBS - Locums: Emergency Medicine Physician - Frankfort Regional Medical Center - Frankfort, KY at HealthTrust Workforce Solutions (...to facility basis. Why You Will Love Working for HealthTrust Weekly pay via direct deposit Flexible...).

3 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician -Days at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Psychiatrist at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...); Regional Medical Director at Wellpath (...to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: DailyPay, receive your money as you...).

1 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here says so in its own posting: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient at LifeStance Health (Bilingual: Spanish. ...America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek in 2025 & 2026!! Bi-lingual a...).

16 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician - Dermatology at Deaconess Health System ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician - Emergency Medicine at Deaconess Health System ($50,000 sign-on bonus); Physician - Endocrinology at Deaconess Health System ($50,000 sign-on bonus, 3-year commitment). Every such job in Kentucky.

2 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician - Dermatology at Deaconess Health System (Magnet. ...with the capabilities of a progressive, high-performing institution. Magnet® Recognition with...); Physician - Pain Medicine at Deaconess Health System (Magnet. ...with the capabilities of a progressive, high-performing institution. Magnet® Recognition with...).

22 of the open physician and surgeon jobs here say so in their own posting: Physician Center Medical Director at Concentra (...at Work: Corporate Discounts with most Fortune 500 goods & services Relocation assistance available...); Physician - Dermatology at Deaconess Health System (...$3,500 to support your continuous learning and development. Relocation Allowance: $15,000 to assist...); Physician - Emergency Medicine at Deaconess Health System (...$75,000 student loan forgiveness $24,000 educational assistance $15,000 relocation allowance Benefits...). Every such job in Kentucky.

Medical school, then a four-year pathology residency, often a fellowship. Medical licensing exam: USMLE (State medical board; exam by FSMB and NBME; mD graduates pass it for a state medical license, required in every state), Medical licensing exam: COMLEX-USA (State medical board; exam by NBOME; dO graduates pass it for a state medical license), DEA registration (US Drug Enforcement Administration; needed to prescribe controlled substances), Board certification in pathology (American Board of Pathology; most employers ask for it, or for board eligibility) and Osteopathic board certification (for DOs) (American Osteopathic Association; the DO route to board certification). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from Kentucky's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Of the employers hiring pathologists in Kentucky, the hospitals Medicare rates highest (Jul 2026): Uofl Health - Shelbyville Hospital in Shelbyville (UofL Health, 3 of 5, 79% said nurses always communicated well), Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital and Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville (UofL Health, 2 of 5, 73% said nurses always communicated well) and University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville (UofL Health, 1 of 5, 72% said nurses always communicated well); Kentucky's rated hospitals average 2.7 stars. Every Kentucky hospital hiring here, by rating. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the jobs.

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