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How much do pathologists assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for pathologists assistant in Dillon, SC is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.86 and $61.68 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical challenges faced by a Pathologists Assistant in a hospital setting?

Pathologists Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of complex specimens, adhering to strict turnaround times, and maintaining accuracy in gross examination and specimen dissection. They must also ensure proper communication with pathologists, technologists, and laboratory staff to facilitate accurate diagnoses. Balancing these responsibilities while complying with safety and quality standards can be demanding but is essential for optimal patient care.

What are Pathologists' Assistants?

Pathologists' Assistants are highly trained healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of a pathologist to examine, process, and prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis. They assist with autopsies, gross examination, and dissection of surgical specimens, ensuring accurate and efficient laboratory workflow. Pathologists' Assistants play a crucial role in helping pathologists diagnose diseases and conditions by preparing high-quality samples and maintaining detailed records. Their work is essential in hospitals, laboratories, and research settings.

What is the difference between Pathologists Assistant vs Histotechnologist?

AspectPathologists AssistantHistotechnologist
CredentialsMaster's degree, certification (e.g., ASCP-PA)Associate's or Bachelor's degree, certification (e.g., ASCP-HT)
Work EnvironmentPathology labs, hospitals, medical examiner officesHistology labs, hospitals, research facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesPreparing tissue samples, assisting in autopsies, gross examinationPreparing tissue slides, staining, microscopic analysis

Pathologists Assistants and Histotechnologists both work in pathology settings, but their roles differ. Pathologists Assistants focus on gross examination and assisting pathologists, while Histotechnologists prepare slides for microscopic review. Credentials and work environments overlap, but their specific duties distinguish them.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pathologists Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pathologists Assistant, you need strong knowledge of anatomy, specimen dissection, and pathology processes, typically acquired through a master’s degree from a NAACLS-accredited program and ASCP certification. Proficiency in laboratory information systems, specimen imaging tools, and grossing instruments is essential. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure accurate specimen analysis and seamless collaboration with pathologists and laboratory staff. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining diagnostic accuracy, laboratory efficiency, and high standards of patient care.
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Infographic showing various Pathologists Assistant job openings in Dillon, SC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,429 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant

CenterWell Primary Care

Lumberton, NC • On-site

$41 - $57/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

CenterWell rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

Become a part of our caring community
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Home Health Branch Administration, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence-all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

$5K SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

As a Home Health Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will:

  • Provide therapy services planned, delegated and supervised by the qualified Occupational Therapist in accordance with the patient's Plan of Treatment.
  • Assist in the implementation of vocational/education programs and activities established by registered Occupational Therapist designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote/maintain health and self-sufficiency.
  • Design/adapt equipment and working and/or living environment. Fabricate devices to assist and improve function and independence and participation in the program and/or community where possible.
  • Provide therapeutic treatment and instruction to patients as directed by the qualified Occupational Therapist and in accordance with physician orders to improve/restore strength, coordination, range-of-motion and function or teach compensation measures.
  • Report information and observations to Occupational Therapist and/or Clinical supervisor, document observed information in patient records and prepares clinical notes. Assist with preparation of progress reports. Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.
  • Instruct patients and family members regarding home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment.
  • Participate in care coordination and discharge planning activities and act as a resource to other health care personnel in meeting patient's needs.
  • Design community reintegration activities, as appropriate, to assist the client in the physical reconditioning effort, and/or the psychological adjustment and coordinate the plan with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Qualifications:

  • Current and unrestricted OTA licensure

  • Current CPR certification

  • A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Minimum six months occupational therapist assistant experience

  • Home Health experience

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$41.00 - $57.00

Additional Information

TB Statement:

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement:

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and are expected to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. Individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event /$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.


$64,000 - $87,500 per year


Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.
About Us
About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

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