Pathologist Medical Director Clinical and Anatomic

Medical Director Pathology Dept Riverview Medical Center - Alabama

A hospital-based pathology practice is seeking a board-certified AP/CP pathologist to serve as medical director Medical Director within a comprehensive anatomic and clinical pathology department. The successful candidate will provide leadership in cytopathology and hematopathology while contributing to general surgical pathology coverage. This role combines administrative leadership, diagnostic expertise, laboratory oversight interdisciplinary collaboration, and clinician engagement in a robust hospital setting in Gadsden, Alabama

We would consider new grads for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Diagnostic Responsibilities

• Interpret and diagnoses:
  • Interpret and diagnosis general surgical pathology
  • Bone marrow aspirates, biopsies, flow cytometry, and peripheral blood smears
• Provide intraoperative frozen section consultation as needed
• Correlate pathology findings with clinical, radiologic, molecular, and laboratory data
• Communicate significant and critical diagnostic findings directly with hospital clinicians

Medical Director Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the laboratory policies, procedures and best practices

• Lead quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in laboratory accreditation inspections.
• Collaborate with hospital administration on strategic planning, budgeting, and service development

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Provide timely consultations and diagnostic guidance
• Participate in tumor boards.

Teaching & Leadership

• Promote a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care
• Contribute to continuing medical education and departmental educational activities

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Alabama

Preferred

• Preferred Fellowship training in: Cytopathology or Hematopathology
• Experience in hospital-based pathology practice

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with productivity and/or leadership incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • CME allowance
  • Malpractice coverage with tail
  • Paid time off

Relocation assistance (if applicable)